The bill amends existing Florida law to rename the Online Sting Operations Grant Program to the Internet Crimes Against Children Grant Program, reflecting a broader focus on combating online child exploitation. It introduces new definitions, including terms such as "affiliate," "good standing," and "Internet crimes against children task force," which clarify the roles and responsibilities of local law enforcement agencies involved in these efforts. The revised grant program will provide funding to local law enforcement affiliates to support their work in addressing Internet crimes against children, including expenses related to overtime, training, and technology.

Additionally, the bill establishes the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Funding Program, which aims to create a stable funding source for task forces recognized by the U.S. Department of Justice. The program will allocate funds appropriated by the Legislature, with 80% distributed equally among task forces and 20% retained by the department for its own efforts. The department is also authorized to adopt rules for the implementation and administration of this program. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
S 656 Filed: 943.0411
S 656 c1: 943.0411