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, including felony and misdemeanor classifications based on the severity of the original offense. The residency restrictions apply to offenses occurring 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, such as prohibiting them from living or working near public swimming pools or bathing places if their offenses involved victims under 18 years of age. The effective date for these provisions is set for July 1, 2026.

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