FL H0731

Creates s. 775.2155, F.S. establishing residency restrictions prohibiting persons convicted of sexual offenses against victims under 12 years old from permanently residing with unrelated children (defined as children under 12 years not related by blood within third degree or stepchildren).

Defines "permanently reside" as dwelling in a place for 5 or more consecutive days; applies to convictions for s. 794.011, s. 800.04, s. 827.071, s. 847.0135(5), or s. 847.0145 when victim was younger than 12 years of age.

Establishes violation penalties: felony of the third degree if underlying conviction was first degree felony or higher; misdemeanor of the first degree if underlying conviction was second or third degree felony.

Requires sexual predators and sexual offenders to report the name and age of any child permanently residing with them to the sheriff's office, Department of Law Enforcement, or Department of Corrections, as appropriate.

Applies to convictions and registration occurring on or after October 1, 2012; effective date is October 1, 2012.