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HB 1095

Criminal Offender Substance Abuse Program

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Traci Koster and 1 co-sponsor

Florida bill establishing substance abuse treatment for incarcerated offenders vetoed by Governor after legislative passage; aims to reduce recidivism through correctional rehabilitation.

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Bill Summary · HB 1095

Legislative bill overview

HB 1095 establishes or modifies a substance abuse treatment program for criminal offenders in Florida's correctional system. The bill was substituted for a companion Senate version (CS/CS/SB 1140), suggesting it underwent significant revision during the legislative process before being presented to the Governor.

Why is this important

Substance abuse treatment in correctional settings directly affects recidivism rates and public safety outcomes. Approximately 65% of incarcerated individuals meet criteria for substance use disorders, making treatment programs a key policy lever for reducing reoffending and associated criminal justice costs.

Potential points of contention

  • Program funding and implementation costs: The bill was withdrawn from Fiscal Policy consideration, suggesting budget concerns may have been unresolved or controversial among appropriations committees
  • Scope and eligibility criteria: Unclear whether the program is mandatory, voluntary, or risk-based, and which offender populations qualify
  • Governor's veto rationale: The gubernatorial veto indicates executive branch objections that were not publicly detailed in this summary, potentially involving effectiveness concerns, cost-benefit disputes, or philosophical disagreements about criminal justice rehabilitation

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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