CS for SB 1114 Summary

• Increases age threshold for child victim hearsay exception from 11 years to 16 years in court proceedings involving child abuse, sexual abuse, and related crimes.

• Replaces "instant message name" with broader "Internet identifier" definition across sexual offender and predator registration statutes; requires registration of all electronic mail addresses and Internet identifiers prior to use.

• Adds offenses under sections 393.135(2), 394.4593(2), 825.1025, and 916.1075(2) to qualifying crimes for sexual predator and sexual offender registration requirements.

• Requires sexual offenders and predators to disclose additional information including tattoos, vehicle details, passport information, immigration status, and professional licenses; mandates national background check through Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website for state and local government hiring.

• Establishes criminal penalties for knowingly providing false registration information; enhances penalties for third or subsequent indecent exposure violations to felony of third degree; requires bail denial for sexual offender and predator defendants until first court appearance (with limited exceptions).