FL S7016

Transfers oversight of private correctional facilities from the Department of Management Services to the Department of Corrections through a type two transfer, including all associated powers, duties, functions, records, and personnel.

Expands criminal penalties for sexual misconduct in correctional facilities to include volunteers and employees of contractors or subcontractors of the Department of Corrections, in addition to department employees, with violations classified as third-degree felonies.

Defines "private correctional facility" and "volunteer" in statute and clarifies that consent of inmates or offenders cannot be raised as a defense to sexual misconduct charges.

Removes references to the Department of Management Services throughout Florida statutes (sections 287.042, 394.9151, 943.13, 944.02, 944.115, 944.72, 944.8041, 945.215, 946.504, 957.04-957.16) and replaces them with references to the Department of Corrections.

Takes effect October 1, 2023.