The bill amends Florida law regarding sexual offenders and predators, specifically addressing residency restrictions and prohibitions related to locations frequented by children. It introduces a definition for "public swimming pool" and establishes that individuals convicted of certain sexual offenses cannot reside within 1,000 feet of schools, child care facilities, parks, playgrounds, or public swimming pools. The legislation also sets forth penalties for violations based on the severity of the underlying offense and requires offenders to notify schools or child care facilities under specific circumstances.

Additionally, the bill enhances law enforcement's authority to arrest individuals without a warrant if there is probable cause of offenses involving minors in designated areas. It mandates background checks against sexual offender registries for individuals in positions working with children and imposes new conditions for those on conditional release, probation, or community control for offenses against minors. Specifically, for crimes committed on or after July 1, 2026, offenders must not live or work near public swimming pools and must obtain approval from their supervising officer before visiting such locations. The bill aims to strengthen protections for children and is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
S 212 Filed: 514.011, 943.04351
S 212 c1: 856.022, 943.04351
S 212 c2: 856.022, 943.04351
S 212 c3: 856.022, 943.04351
S 212 e1: 856.022, 943.04351
S 212 er: 856.022, 943.04351