DeSantis approves new gang, drug and crime penalties

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Posted on AllSides June 18, 2026

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Five public safety bills signed into law Tuesday by Gov. Ron DeSantis create new drug trafficking penalties, strengthen protections for law enforcement officers and update criminal gang statutes to recognize social media activity as evidence of gang involvement.

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