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SB 1732FLORIDA · STATEWIDESession 2026dead
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Proposed Mandatory Blood Testing for Civilians in Shootings

Original title: Blood Testing Required Following Civilian-involved Shootings

March 13, 2026

firearmscriminal justicepublic safetylaw enforcementprivacycrimes

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The Frame

What this does

The bill creates a new legal requirement for civilians involved in shootings that directly impacts their ability to mount a self-defense legal argument and subjects their medical data to state investigation.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Civilians involved in shootings

They are required to submit to blood testing within two hours of an incident and face legal consequences for refusal.

Department of Law Enforcement

They are tasked with directing testing, receiving results, and compiling annual reports for state leadership.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 13, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

This bill would require any civilian who discharges a firearm resulting in injury or death to submit to a blood test within two hours to check for alcohol or controlled substances. Refusing the test would result in legal penalties and the automatic loss of the right to claim self-defense in court.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is considered a 'civilian' under this bill?
A civilian is defined as any individual not acting in an official capacity as a law enforcement officer, correctional officer, correctional probation officer, or member of the armed forces at the time of the incident.
What happens if I refuse the blood test?
Refusal constitutes grounds for administrative or criminal penalties and acts as an automatic waiver of any self-defense claim in subsequent criminal or civil proceedings.
Are my test results private?
Results are treated as part of the official investigative record and are maintained in accordance with public records laws (), meaning they may be disclosed upon the conclusion of the investigation.

Why It Matters

The bill creates a new legal requirement for civilians involved in shootings that directly impacts their ability to mount a self-defense legal argument and subjects their medical data to state investigation.

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Automatic Waiver of Self-Defense

The bill introduces a mechanism where a procedural refusal (not taking a blood test) triggers an automatic forfeiture of a substantive legal defense (self-defense).

Department of Law Enforcement

Connected Entities

organizationDepartment of Law Enforcement“Responsible for directing testing, receiving results, and submitting annual repo”Map →
personPresident of the Senate“Recipient of the annual report on shooting incidents and testing data.”Map →
personGovernor“Recipient of the annual report on shooting incidents and testing data.”Map →
personSpeaker of the House of Representatives“Recipient of the annual report on shooting incidents and testing data.”Map →
date2026“The legislative session year.”Map →
bill_numberSB 1732“The primary legislative document being analyzed.”Map →

Sources

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openstates.org

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