The bill aims to strengthen Florida's legal framework regarding capital human trafficking and sexual offenses, particularly focusing on the protection of vulnerable individuals and the prosecution of offenders. Key amendments include the use of a defendant's confession as evidence under specific conditions and the removal of consent requirements for pelvic examinations during investigations. It mandates HIV testing for those convicted of capital human trafficking, classifies such offenders as sexual predators, and establishes severe penalties, including life felonies for child kidnapping in the context of trafficking. The bill also introduces new procedures for death penalty cases related to capital human trafficking, requiring unanimous jury findings for aggravating factors and automatic reviews of death sentences.

Additionally, the bill enhances the management and monitoring of sexual predators and offenders by updating registration requirements and ensuring stricter regulations for their supervision. It mandates electronic monitoring for certain offenders and requires evaluations to determine the need for treatment. The legislation emphasizes public safety by reinforcing the responsibilities of law enforcement in monitoring offenders and ensuring that individuals with serious criminal backgrounds are appropriately managed within the community. Overall, the bill seeks to impose stricter penalties on offenders while enhancing protections for victims of sexual crimes and human trafficking.

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