FL HB 1127
deadVictims of Violence
Florida · 2026 Regular Session · lower
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Quick answers
Did FL HB 1127 pass?
No. FL HB 1127 did not pass — it was defeated or died in the legislative process. Latest recorded action (2026-03-13): Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee
What is FL HB 1127 about?
Victims of Violence; Creates rebuttable presumption that persons who use force in accordance with specified provisions against known abuser act with reasonable fear of imminent peril of death or great bodily harm; specifies when rebuttable presumption applies; requires court to instruct jury regarding existence of rebuttable presumption & shift in burden of proof if rebuttable presumption applies; authorizes court to determine whether defendant has met rebuttable presumption; specifies admissibility of specified evidence at trial; requires FDLE, in consultation with specified persons, to develop, implement, & mandate evidence-based, trauma-informed training program for specified persons; provides training program requirements; requires department to adopt rules & submit annual reports beginning on specified date; requires Florida Commission on Offender Review to establish Survivor Self-Defense Case Review Panel; requires panel to perform specified tasks; requires commission to adopt rules & submit annual reports beginning on specified date.
Who sponsors FL HB 1127?
Rayner is the primary sponsor of FL HB 1127.
Description
Victims of Violence; Creates rebuttable presumption that persons who use force in accordance with specified provisions against known abuser act with reasonable fear of imminent peril of death or great bodily harm; specifies when rebuttable presumption applies; requires court to instruct jury regarding existence of rebuttable presumption & shift in burden of proof if rebuttable presumption applies; authorizes court to determine whether defendant has met rebuttable presumption; specifies admissibility of specified evidence at trial; requires FDLE, in consultation with specified persons, to develop, implement, & mandate evidence-based, trauma-informed training program for specified persons; provides training program requirements; requires department to adopt rules & submit annual reports beginning on specified date; requires Florida Commission on Offender Review to establish Survivor Self-Defense Case Review Panel; requires panel to perform specified tasks; requires commission to adopt rules & submit annual reports beginning on specified date.
- Introduced
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- Latest action
- 2026-03-13 — Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Subjects
Sponsors
- Raynerprimary
Committees
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Action timeline
Newest first
2026-03-13
Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee
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2026-01-13
1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
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2026-01-12
Now in Criminal Justice Subcommittee
2026-01-12
Referred to Judiciary Committee
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2026-01-12
Referred to Justice Budget Subcommittee
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2026-01-12
Referred to Criminal Justice Subcommittee
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2026-01-07
Filed
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Versions
- H 1127 FiledCompare
Documents
Votes
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Related bills
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Official source
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