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FL H1379

FL H1379
Human Trafficking


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Introduced
01/06/2024
In Committee
02/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/08/2024

Introduced Session

2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An act relating to human trafficking; amending s. 562.13, F.S.; revising applicability; creating s. 787.30, F.S.; providing definitions; prohibiting the employment of persons younger than 21 years of age in adult entertainment establishments; providing criminal penalties; requiring adult entertainment establishments to check identification of entertainers; specifying forms of identification that may be used; providing an effective date.

AI Summary

This bill amends existing Florida law to prohibit the employment of persons younger than 21 years of age in adult entertainment establishments. It defines "adult entertainment establishment" and "nude", and establishes criminal penalties for knowingly employing or permitting someone under 21 to work at such an establishment, with harsher penalties if the person is employed while nude. The bill also requires adult entertainment establishments to check the identification of entertainers and workers to verify they are 21 or older. The bill aims to further the state's interest in curbing human trafficking, particularly of young and vulnerable individuals.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Justice

Sponsors (11)

Other Sponsors (1)

Judiciary Committee (House)

Last Action

Died in Commerce Committee (on 03/08/2024)

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