The proposed bill seeks to amend and create various sections of Florida Statutes concerning prostitution and related offenses. It introduces new definitions for terms such as "adult," "assignation," "commercial sex," "lewdness," and "prostitution" in section 796.011, while prohibiting adults from engaging in these activities and establishing penalties that include mandatory educational programs on the impacts of commercial sex and human trafficking. The bill repeals section 796.04, which addresses coercion into prostitution, and amends section 796.06 to impose stricter penalties for maintaining spaces used for commercial sex. Additionally, it enhances penalties for repeat offenders and requires community service, educational program attendance, civil penalties, and sexually transmitted disease testing for those convicted of violations.

Moreover, the bill modifies laws regarding vehicle impoundment for violations of commercial sex laws, allowing for court-ordered impoundment for up to 60 days and providing a mechanism for vehicle owners to request dismissal of such orders. It also updates the offense severity ranking chart to include a new third-degree felony for second violations of prostitution-related acts. The bill enhances the funding framework for the Rape Crisis Program Trust Fund through additional court assessments on defendants convicted of specific offenses, while also aligning the definition of prostitution with other statutes. Overall, the bill aims to strengthen the legal framework surrounding prostitution, human trafficking, and the protection of vulnerable populations, with an effective date set for October 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
S 1660 Filed: 796.04, 796.06, 796.07, 60.05, 322.28, 397.4073, 397.417, 435.07, 480.041, 480.043, 480.046, 772.102, 787.01, 787.02, 794.056, 796.08, 796.09, 893.138, 895.02, 938.085
S 1660 c1: 796.04, 796.06, 796.07, 921.0022, 60.05, 322.28, 397.4073, 397.417, 435.07, 480.041, 480.043, 480.046, 772.102, 787.01, 787.02, 794.056, 796.08, 796.09, 893.138, 938.085