Florida Democrat files bill, tied to Scientology, to require drug tests for mass shooters
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A Florida Democrat has filed a bill backed by the Church of Scientology in response to a spate of mass shootings in Florida and across the country.
The measure (SB 54), filed by state Sen. Barbara Sharief, D-Davie, would require medical examiners to conduct a toxicology report and test for psychotropic drugs — including antidepressants, antipsychotics, mood stabilizers and anti-anxiety medications — on anyone suspected of committing a mass shooting.
The bill also requires medical examiners to consult with a suspect’s primary care physician or mental health professional.
Law enforcement, first responders and teachers would also be required to train “on the adverse effects of psychotropic drugs, illicit drugs, and controlled substances, including irrational, violent, or suicidal behavior that may be demonstrated by persons under the influence of such drugs or substances.”
In an interview with the USA TODAY NETWORK-Florida, Sharief said she was inspired to file the bill after she was approached by a group called The Citizens Commission on Human Rights of Florida (CCHR). That group is a “flag service organization” within the Church of Scientology, according to the church’s website.
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