S0212Introduced in the Senate
Sexual Offenders and Sexual Predators
Introduced by Rules
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Revising residency restrictions for persons convicted of certain sexual offenses occurring on or after a specified date; revising the prohibition of specified offenders from coming within a specified distance of a place where children congregate; requiring a person who has been convicted of specified offenses to provide notice to a school or child care facility under certain circumstances; authorizing the warrantless arrest of a person if a law enforcement officer has probable cause to believe the person committed specified offenses, etc.
Where it stands
Chapter No. 2026-17
April 1, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House: Third Reading RCS#796 · March 11, 2026
103
Yes
9
No
5
Absent or Not Voting
117 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
How would you vote on this bill?
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Michelle Salzman | 1 | Yes |
| Alex Andrade | 2 | Yes |
| Nathan Boyles | 3 | Yes |
| Patt Maney | 4 | Yes |
| Shane Abbott | 5 | Yes |
| Philip Griffitts | 6 | Yes |
| Jason Shoaf | 7 | Yes |
| Gallop Franklin | 8 | Yes |
| Allison Tant | 9 | Yes |
| Chuck Brannan | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed
Referred to Criminal Justice; Judiciary; Rules
Introduced
On Committee agenda-- Criminal Justice, 01/20/26, 3:30 pm, 37 Senate Building
CS by Criminal Justice; YEAS 7 NAYS 1
Pending reference review under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute)
Now in Judiciary
CS by Criminal Justice read 1st time
On Committee agenda-- Judiciary, 02/10/26, 12:00 pm, 110 Senate Building
CS/CS by Judiciary; YEAS 10 NAYS 1
Pending reference review under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute)
Now in Rules
On Committee agenda-- Rules, 02/17/26, 12:00 pm, 412 Knott Building
CS/CS/CS by- Rules; YEAS 19 NAYS 5
CS/CS by Judiciary read 1st time
Pending reference review -under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute)
Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading
CS/CS/CS by Rules read 1st time
Placed on Special Order Calendar, 02/26/26
Read 2nd time
Amendment(s) adopted (786080)
Read 3rd time
CS passed as amended; YEAS 31 NAYS 6
Immediately certified
In Messages
Bill referred to House Calendar
Bill added to Special Order Calendar (3/11/2026)
1st Reading (Engrossed 1)
Read 2nd time
Added to Third Reading Calendar
Read 3rd time
CS passed; YEAS 103, NAYS 9
Ordered enrolled
Signed by Officers and presented to Governor
Approved by Governor
Chapter No. 2026-17
Verify the information
- Official page on the Florida Legislature website
- Senate Committee Amendment #261670 (amendment)
- Senate Floor Amendment #786080 (amendment)
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