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FL S1654
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/28/2025
Primary Sponsor
Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice
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AI Summary
- Creates a new "in-state travel residence" category, defined as a temporary residence in Florida established by a person who already has an existing permanent, temporary, or transient residence in the state, which must be reported within 48 hours of establishment
- Expands required employment information that sexual predators and sexual offenders must report to include occupation, business name, employment address, telephone number, and creation of a new business if self-employed
- Requires county and local law enforcement to verify sexual predator addresses at least four times per calendar year and sexual offender addresses at least one time per calendar year
- Establishes that the Department of Law Enforcement's online reporting system must allow sexual predators and offenders to securely submit and update in-state travel residence information, vehicle changes, email addresses, internet identifiers, phone numbers, and employment information
- Failure to report changes to employment information (including new employment, termination, or changes to business name and address) or vehicle information constitutes a separate third-degree felony offense, with the act taking effect October 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Registration of Sexual Predators and Sexual Offenders
Last Action
Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 1351 (Ch. 2025-134)
4/24/2025
Committee Referrals
Fiscal Policy4/14/2025
Appropriations Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice3/19/2025
Full Bill Text
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