The bill amends several sections of Florida Statutes to strengthen the legal framework surrounding capital human trafficking and sexual offenses, particularly focusing on the protection of vulnerable individuals, including children. Key provisions include the removal of the requirement for consent during pelvic examinations in criminal investigations related to human trafficking, the mandate for HIV testing for convicted offenders, and the classification of certain offenses, such as kidnapping a child during human trafficking, as life felonies. The bill also introduces new sentencing procedures for capital felonies, requiring unanimous jury findings for death penalty eligibility and establishing stricter criteria for probation and community control for sexual offenders.

Additionally, the bill enhances the registration and monitoring of sexual predators and offenders, including the requirement for electronic notifications of name changes and the public accessibility of registration information. It specifies that individuals designated as sexual predators must undergo evaluations for treatment at their own expense and reinforces the prohibition against plea agreements that would exempt them from registration requirements. Overall, the legislation aims to improve public safety by tightening regulations surrounding sexual offenses and ensuring that offenders are closely monitored and held accountable for their actions.

Statutes affected:
S 1804 Filed: 921.137, 921.141
S 1804 c1: 92.565, 456.51, 775.0877, 775.21, 787.01, 787.02, 921.137, 921.141, 943.0435, 944.606, 944.607, 948.32, 960.065
S 1804 c2: 92.565, 456.51, 775.0877, 775.21, 787.01, 787.02, 943.0435, 944.607, 948.32, 960.065, 921.137, 921.141
S 1804 e1: 92.565, 456.51, 775.0877, 775.21, 787.01, 787.02, 943.0435, 944.607, 948.32, 960.065, 921.137, 921.141
S 1804 er: 92.565, 456.51, 775.0877, 775.21, 787.01, 787.02, 943.0435, 944.607, 948.32, 960.065, 921.137, 921.141