Buffer Zones and Felonies: New Florida Statute Mandates 15-Year Penalty for Discharges Near Schools

By Brandon Curtis •
Aerial view of Greenwood Academy campus with a glowing safety perimeter around the building, playground, and crosswalks

The final component of Florida’s comprehensive 2026 school safety bill officially went into effect on Thursday, establishing a strict 1,000-foot safety buffer zone surrounding school grounds across the state. Championed by State Representative Michelle Salzman (R – Escambia County), the legislation introduces a new second-degree felony penalty carrying up to 15 years in prison for anyone who discharges a firearm within that perimeter, while codifying explicit protections for lawful self-defense and private property owners.

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