This bill amends various sections of Florida law concerning sexual offenders and sexual predators, specifically focusing on residency restrictions and employment requirements. It introduces definitions for "public bathing place" and "public swimming pool," aligning them with existing statutes. The bill revises residency restrictions for individuals convicted of certain sexual offenses, prohibiting them from residing within 1,000 feet of schools, child care facilities, parks, public swimming pools, public bathing places, or playgrounds. It establishes penalties for violations, categorizing them as felonies or misdemeanors based on the severity of the original offense. The residency restrictions apply to offenses committed on or after July 1, 2026, and also affect individuals who change their residence after this date.

Additionally, the bill mandates that state agencies and governmental subdivisions conduct background checks against sexual offender registries before hiring individuals for positions involving children, including those at public swimming pools and bathing places. It imposes conditions on probationers and individuals under conditional release supervision, including prohibitions on living near or working at public swimming pools and bathing places for those convicted of specific offenses against minors. The effective date for these changes is set for July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
H 45 Filed: 514.011, 943.04351
H 45 c1: 943.04351