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HB 945

Statewide Counterintelligence and Counterterrorism Unit

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Danny Alvarez and 15 co-sponsors

HB 945 establishes a Florida statewide Counterintelligence and Counterterrorism Unit to coordinate security operations across state agencies.

Died in State Affairs Committee
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Bill Summary · HB 945

Legislative bill overview

HB 945 establishes a statewide Counterintelligence and Counterterrorism Unit within Florida's government structure. The bill creates new organizational capacity and authority to coordinate counterintelligence and counterterrorism operations across state agencies. This represents a formal consolidation of these functions under dedicated state oversight.

Why is this important

Counterintelligence and counterterrorism operations directly affect public security infrastructure, law enforcement priorities, and information gathering practices. The creation of a dedicated unit signals state-level prioritization of these functions and may influence resource allocation, interagency coordination, and operational protocols across Florida's law enforcement and intelligence community.

Potential points of contention

  • Oversight and accountability mechanisms – Whether the unit will have adequate civilian oversight, transparency requirements, and checks on its operational authority
  • Scope of authority and coordination – Potential jurisdictional overlap with federal agencies (FBI, DHS) and concerns about duplication, conflicting mandates, or unilateral state actions
  • Civil liberties and surveillance concerns – Questions about what investigative tools and data-gathering methods the unit will employ, and protections for citizens' privacy rights

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

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