Florida legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Florida S1544: Complaints Against Law Enforcement and Correctional Officers
Status: Failed, March 13, 2026
Requiring that a copy of a complaint, signed by the complainant under oath, be provided to law enforcement officers and correctional officers who are under investigation before any interrogation begins; providing that complainant names and signatures are not required if a complaint is accompanied by corroborating evidence; prohibiting certain personnel actions from being taken against a law enforcement officer or correctional officer unless such officer receives a copy of the complaint signed by the complainant under oath, etc.
What the bill says
An act relating to complaints against law enforcement and correctional officers; amending s. 112.532, F.S.; requiring that a copy of a complaint, signed by the complainant under oath, be provided to law enforcement officers and correctional officers who are under investigation before any interrogation begins; providing that complainant names and signatures are not required if a complaint is accompanied by corroborating evidence…
From the introduced text, January 9, 2026:
A bill to be entitled An act relating to complaints against law enforcement and correctional officers; amending s. 112.532, F.S.; requiring that a copy of a complaint, signed by the complainant under oath, be provided to law enforcement officers and correctional officers who are under investigation before any interrogation begins; providing that complainant names and signatures are not required if a complaint is accompanied by corroborating evidence; prohibiting certain personnel actions from being taken against a law enforcement officer or correctional officer unless such officer receives a copy of the complaint signed by the complainant under oath; providing an exception; requiring that the investigative file of certain investigations of a law enforcement officer or correctional officer be included in such officerâs personnel file; providing that certain investigations do not affect such officerâs ability to receive a promotion, a raise, or any other commendation; amending s. 112.533, F.S.; requiring a complaint against a law enforcement officer or correctional officer to be in writing and signed under oath by the person filing the complaint; providing an exception; providing penalties for making a false complaint; providing an effective date. Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Florida: Section 1.âParagraph (d) of subsection (1) and subsection (4) of section 112.532, Florida Statutes, are amended, and subsection (8) is added to that …
Sponsors
- Pizzo, Jason (I, SD-037) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Died in Governmental Oversight and Accountability
- : Now in Governmental Oversight and Accountability
- : Favorable by Criminal Justice; YEAS 6 NAYS 1
- : On Committee agenda-- Criminal Justice, 02/02/26, 3:30 pm, 37 Senate Building
- : Introduced
- : Referred to Criminal Justice; Governmental Oversight and Accountability; Rules
- : Filed
Votes
- Senate: S 1544 Filed (February 2, 2026): 6 yea, 1 nay, passed
Subjects: Rules, Criminal Justice, Governmental Oversight and Accountability
Common questions
- What is S1544?
- S1544 is a bill in the Florida Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Complaints Against Law Enforcement and Correctional Officers.
- What does S1544 do?
- In its own words: An act relating to complaints against law enforcement and correctional officers; amending s. 112.532, F.S.; requiring that a copy of a complaint, signed by the complainant under oath, be provided to law enforcement officers and correctional officers who are under investigation before any interrogation begins; providing that complainant names and signatures are not required if a complaint is accompanied by corroborating evidence…
- What is the status of S1544?
- Failed as of March 13, 2026. Latest action: Died in Governmental Oversight and Accountability (March 13, 2026).
- Who sponsored S1544?
- Pizzo, Jason (I, SD-037).
- Where is the official record for S1544?
- On the Florida Legislature website: https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1544
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