The bill CS/CS/HB 931 amends Florida statutes to enhance the registration and monitoring requirements for career offenders. It mandates that these offenders must have a specific marking on their driver’s license or identification card to indicate their status and requires them to report to the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles during their birth month for updates. The bill revises definitions related to career offenders and establishes a structured process for initial registration, including a requirement to report in person at the sheriff's office within 48 hours of establishing a residence or being convicted of a qualifying offense. Offenders must provide detailed personal information, including tattoos and vehicle details, and cannot use a post office box as a substitute for a physical address.

Additionally, the bill outlines the responsibilities of law enforcement and correctional facilities in monitoring career offenders, including the requirement for local jails to notify the Department of Law Enforcement about offenders in custody or released, along with providing digitized photographs. It introduces penalties for noncompliance with registration requirements, including felony charges for each instance of failure to register. The bill also allows career offenders to petition for removal from the registry after 20 years of law-abiding behavior and emphasizes community notification regarding the presence of career offenders, particularly those classified as sexual predators. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
H 931 Filed: 775.261, 944.608, 944.609
H 931 c1: 775.261, 944.608, 944.609
H 931 c2: 775.261, 944.608, 944.609