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 defines key terms, including "affiliate" and "task force," and establishes the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Funding Program within the Department of Law Enforcement. This program aims to provide dedicated funding to local law enforcement affiliates to support their efforts in addressing Internet crimes against children, including expenses related to personnel, training, and technology.

Additionally, the bill outlines the distribution of program funds, specifying that 80% will be divided equally among the task forces, while 20% will support the department's efforts. The legislation emphasizes the need for dedicated resources to effectively investigate Internet crimes against children and promote education on Internet safety. The bill also grants the department the authority to adopt rules for the implementation and administration of the new funding program, with an effective date set for July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
S 656 Filed: 943.0411