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Introduced
09/25/2025
09/25/2025
In Committee
11/07/2025
11/07/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to sexual offenders and sexual predators; amending s. 775.215, F.S.; defining the terms "public bathing place" and "public swimming pool"; revising residency restrictions for persons convicted of certain sexual offenses occurring on or after a specified date; providing penalties; providing applicability; amending s. 943.04351, F.S.; revising requirements for a search of sexual predator or sexual offender registration information by a state agency or governmental subdivision before appointing or employing a person to work at specified locations; amending s. 947.005, F.S.; defining the terms "public bathing place" and "public swimming pool"; amending s. 947.1405, F.S.; revising special conditions for certain sexual offenders subject to conditional release supervision for offenses committed on or after a specified date; amending s. 948.001, F.S.; defining the terms "public bathing place" and "public swimming pool"; amending s. 948.30, F.S.; revising conditions of probation or community control for certain sexual offenders for offenses committed on or after a specified date; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill modifies Florida's laws regarding sexual offenders and sexual predators, primarily focusing on residency restrictions and supervision conditions for individuals convicted of certain sexual offenses against minors. The bill defines "public bathing place" and "public swimming pool" to include specific types of aquatic facilities, and establishes new restrictions for convicted sexual offenders. Starting July 1, 2026, individuals convicted of sexual offenses involving victims under 16 years old will be prohibited from residing within 1,000 feet of schools, child care facilities, parks, public swimming pools, public bathing places, and playgrounds. The bill also introduces penalties for violating these residency restrictions, with potential consequences ranging from misdemeanors to third-degree felonies depending on the severity of the original offense. Additionally, the legislation requires state agencies and governmental subdivisions to conduct background checks using sexual offender registries before appointing or employing individuals to work in locations where children regularly congregate. For individuals on conditional release, probation, or community control, the bill imposes additional restrictions such as prohibitions on working at or visiting public swimming pools and public bathing places without prior approval from a supervising officer, further aimed at protecting minors from potential sexual offenders.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (5)
Other Sponsors (1)
Criminal Justice Subcommittee (House)
Last Action
House Judiciary Committee Hearing (08:30:00 2/24/2026 ) (on 02/24/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/45 |
| Analysis - Criminal Justice Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/45/Analyses/h0045a.CRM.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/45/BillText/c1/PDF |
| https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/45/Amendment/292141/PDF | |
| https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/45/Amendment/439963/PDF | |
| Analysis - Criminal Justice Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/45/Analyses/h0045.CRM.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/45/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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