Proposed Creation of a State Criminal Justice Commission

The Frame

What this does

The commission would establish a formal, ongoing advisory body to shape state correctional policy and spending priorities, directly influencing how the state manages its prison system and reentry programs over the next two decades.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Department of Corrections

The department will house the new commission administratively and be subject to its data requests and policy evaluations.

Incarcerated individuals and returning citizens

The commission is mandated to assess prison conditions, parole, and reentry initiatives that directly impact these populations.

Law enforcement agencies

These agencies are represented on the commission and are subject to potential data requests and policy reviews.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 13, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Background

The bill was introduced in the 2026 legislative session but failed to advance out of the Criminal Justice committee. context

Summary

This bill proposes the creation of a new Criminal Justice Commission to evaluate and recommend long-term improvements for the state's prison and justice systems. The commission would be tasked with analyzing 20 years of future needs, including workforce capacity, facility planning, and sentencing reforms.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of the new commission?

The commission is designed to evaluate and advise on long-term strategic improvements for the state's criminal justice system, including policing, sentencing, corrections, and .

Who will serve on the commission?

The commission includes the Attorney General, the Secretary of the Department of Corrections, and five members appointed by the Governor, the Senate President, and the House Speaker, representing law enforcement, victim advocacy, and academic research.

Will the commission have the power to change laws?

No, the commission is an advisory body. It is tasked with making policy recommendations and conducting studies, but it does not have the authority to enact laws.

Why It Matters

The commission would establish a formal, ongoing advisory body to shape state correctional policy and spending priorities, directly influencing how the state manages its prison system and reentry programs over the next two decades.

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Discoveries

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policy shift90% confidence

Data-Driven Reform Focus

The bill explicitly mandates the use of data-driven metrics and cost-benefit analyses, signaling a shift toward evidence-based correctional policy.

Criminal Justice Commission

Connected Entities

otherKPMG Master Plan Report“A 2023 state-funded report that serves as the basis for the commission's strateg”Map →

personPresident of the Senate“Appointing authority for two commission members and recipient of annual reports.”Map →

personGovernor“Appointing authority for one commission member and recipient of annual reports.”Map →

personSpeaker of the House of Representatives“Appointing authority for two commission members and recipient of annual reports.”Map →

personAttorney General“Ex-officio member of the commission.”Map →

organizationCriminal Justice Commission“A new body created within the Department of Corrections to advise on justice pol”Map →

organizationDepartment of Corrections“The state department where the commission will be administratively housed.”Map →

locationFlorida“The state where the legislation is proposed.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

openstates.org

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