Senate clears bill allowing gang social media posts as evidence

By: Liv Caputo

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: March 11, 2026

Words: 333

Last Updated: 4 months, 3 weeks ago

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If Gov. Ron DeSantis signs a new anti-gang bill into law, Florida prosecutors will be able to consider gang members’ social media posts as added proof of their crimes.

SB 526 says that a gang member charged with a crime could be prosecuted more severely if he or she used “gang-related language” on social media, has been identified as a gang member by their spouse, or been spotted with other gang members at least twice.

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