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Introduced
11/16/2021
11/16/2021
In Committee
03/02/2022
03/02/2022
Crossed Over
03/11/2022
03/11/2022
Passed
03/11/2022
03/11/2022
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/03/2022
06/03/2022
Introduced Session
2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to human trafficking; amending s. 16.617, F.S.; providing the Statewide Council on Human Trafficking with an additional duty; amending s. 16.618, F.S.; deleting an obsolete provision; requiring the direct-support organization of the Statewide Council on Human Trafficking to develop certain training for firesafety inspectors; providing that such training is eligible for continuing education credits; amending s. 409.175, F.S.; requiring foster parents and agency staff to complete preservice and inservice training related to human trafficking; reenacting s. 63.092(3)(e), F.S., relating to reports to the court of intended placement by an adoption entity, to incorporate the amendment made to s. 409.175, F.S., in a reference thereto; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill amends several sections of Florida's statutes related to human trafficking. It provides the Statewide Council on Human Trafficking with an additional duty to assess the use of social media platforms for human trafficking activities and make recommendations on how to address this issue. It also requires the direct-support organization of the Council to develop training for fire safety inspectors on recognizing and reporting human trafficking. Additionally, the bill mandates that foster parents and agency staff complete pre-service and in-service training on human trafficking, including identifying at-risk youth and prevention measures. Finally, the bill reenacts a section related to the preliminary home study required for adoptions to incorporate the new training requirements.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Government Affairs, Justice
Sponsors (5)
Toby Overdorf (R)*,
Linda Chaney (R),
Elizabeth Fetterhoff (R),
Christine Hunschofsky (D),
Jim Mooney (R),
Other Sponsors (1)
Criminal Justice and Public Safety Subcommittee (House)
Last Action
Chapter No. 2022-168 (on 06/03/2022)
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