Bill > S1690

This bill aims to strengthen the state's efforts to address sexual exploitation and human trafficking. It requires residential treatment centers for children and adolescents to post signage warning about the dangers of human trafficking and encouraging the reporting of suspected activity. It also directs the Department of Children and Families to establish a certification process for adult safe houses providing housing and care for adult survivors of human trafficking, setting minimum standards for their operations. Additionally, the bill expands requirements for safe houses and safe foster homes serving child victims of commercial sexual exploitation, including mandating age-appropriate education on the signs and dangers of exploitation. The bill also increases penalties for public lodging establishments that fail to comply with human trafficking awareness training and policies.

Budget and Finance

Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services (Senate), Children, Families, and Elder Affairs (Senate), Fiscal Policy (Senate)

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1690