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CS/SB 784: Human Trafficking

GENERAL BILL by Criminal Justice ; Flores ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Sachs ; Evers

Human Trafficking; Revising the definition of the term “sexual abuse of a child” to delete a reference to a child being arrested or prosecuted for specified offenses; creating an increased penalty for causing great bodily harm, permanent disability, or permanent disfigurement; requiring the Department of Health to issue an emergency order suspending the license of a massage therapist or massage establishment if the therapist or a specified person connected to the establishment is convicted of owning, establishing, maintaining, or operating a place, structure, building, or conveyance for lewdness, assignation, or prostitution in conjunction with the establishment; requiring a person convicted of specified racketeering offenses to register as a sexual predator or sexual offender under certain circumstances, etc.

Effective Date: 10/1/2016
Last Action: 2/24/2016 Senate - Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 545 (Ch. 2016-24) -SJ 487
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Senate Committee References:
  1. Criminal Justice (CJ)
  2. Appropriations Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice (ACJ)
  3. Fiscal Policy (FP)

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  • Bill History

    Date Chamber Action
    11/6/2015 Senate • Filed
    11/19/2015 Senate • Referred to Criminal Justice; Appropriations Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice; Fiscal Policy -SJ 59
    1/12/2016 Senate • Introduced -SJ 59
    1/20/2016 Senate • On Committee agenda-- Criminal Justice, 01/25/16, 1:00 pm, 37 Senate Office Building
    1/25/2016 Senate • CS by Criminal Justice; YEAS 5 NAYS 0 -SJ 246
    1/27/2016 Senate • Pending reference review under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute)
    • Now in Appropriations Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice -SJ 246
    • CS by Criminal Justice read 1st time -SJ 250
    2/8/2016 Senate • On Committee agenda-- Appropriations Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice, 02/11/16, 10:00 am, 37 Senate Office Building
    2/11/2016 Senate • Subcommittee Recommendation: Favorable by Appropriations Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice; YEAS 7 NAYS 0 -SJ 402
    • Now in Fiscal Policy -SJ 402
    2/12/2016 Senate • On Committee agenda-- Fiscal Policy, 02/17/16, 4:00 pm, 412 Knott Building
    2/17/2016 Senate • Favorable by- Fiscal Policy; YEAS 11 NAYS 0 -SJ 424
    2/18/2016 Senate • Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading -SJ 424
    • Placed on Special Order Calendar, 02/23/16
    2/23/2016 Senate • Read 2nd time -SJ 455
    • Placed on 3rd reading
    2/24/2016 Senate • Read 3rd time -SJ 486
    • Substituted CS/CS/HB 545 -SJ 487
    • Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 545 (Ch. 2016-24) -SJ 487

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  • CS/SB 784, Committee Substitute 1 (Current Bill Version) Posted 1/27/2016 at 8:51 AM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   Appropriations Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice (Pre-Meeting) 2/9/2016 (pdf)
    Appropriations Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice (Post-Meeting) 2/11/2016 (pdf)
    Fiscal Policy (Pre-Meeting) 2/16/2016 (pdf)
    Fiscal Policy (Post-Meeting) 2/18/2016 (pdf)

    Related Bills (4)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    H 545 (er) Human Trafficking Spano Identical Last Action: 3/9/2016 Chapter No. 2016-24
    Location: Became Law
    H 1367 Offenses Involving Minors and Vulnerable Persons Nunez Compare Last Action: 3/11/2016 H Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 545 (Ch. 2016-24), CS/SB 1294 (Ch. 2016-199)
    Location: In committee/council (CRJS)
    H 4033 Prostitution Spano Compare Last Action: 3/11/2016 H Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 545 (Ch. 2016-24)
    Location: In committee/council (CRJS)
    S 874 Prostitution Hutson Compare Last Action: 2/24/2016 S Withdrawn from further consideration, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 545 (Ch. 2016-24) -SJ 494
    Location: Withdrawn from consideration

    Committee Votes (2)

    Date Committee Result
    2/11/2016 10:00 AM Appropriations Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice 7 Yeas - 0 Nays
    2/17/2016 4:00 PM Fiscal Policy 11 Yeas - 0 Nays

    Citations - Statutes (66)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    39.01 Definitions. Page 9 (pdf)
    39.0139 Visitation or other contact; restrictions. Page 59 (pdf)
    39.509 Grandparents rights. Page 60 (pdf)
    39.806 Grounds for termination of parental rights. Page 27 (pdf)
    60.05 Abatement of nuisances. Page 51 (pdf)
    63.089 Proceeding to terminate parental rights pending adoption; hearing; grounds; dismissal of petition; judgment. Page 29 (pdf)
    63.092 Report to the court of intended placement by an adoption entity; at-risk placement; preliminary study. Page 60 (pdf)
    68.07 Change of name. Page 63 (pdf)
    92.55 Judicial or other proceedings involving victim or witness under the age of 16, a person who has an intellectual disability, or a sexual offense victim or witness; special protections; use of registered service or therapy animals. Page 91 (pdf)
    95.11 Limitations other than for the recovery of real property. Page 30 (pdf)
    322.141 Color or markings of certain licenses or identification cards. Page 64 (pdf)
    394.495 Child and adolescent mental health system of care; programs and services. Page 25 (pdf)
    394.912 Definitions. Page 51 (pdf)
    394.9125 State attorney; authority to refer a person for civil commitment. Page 92 (pdf)
    397.4872 Exemption from disqualification; publication. Page 65 (pdf)
    409.1678 Specialized residential options for children who are victims of sexual exploitation. Page 26 (pdf)
    456.074 Certain health care practitioners; immediate suspension of license. Page 12 (pdf)
    480.041 Massage therapists; qualifications; licensure; endorsement. Page 13 (pdf)
    480.043 Massage establishments; requisites; licensure; inspection. Page 15 (pdf)
    775.082 Penalties; applicability of sentencing structures; mandatory minimum sentences for certain reoffenders previously released from prison. Page 31 (pdf)
    775.0823 Violent offenses committed against law enforcement officers, correctional officers, state attorneys, assistant state attorneys, justices, or judges. Page 39 (pdf)
    775.0862 Sexual offenses against students by authority figures; reclassification. Page 95 (pdf)
    775.0877 Criminal transmission of HIV; procedures; penalties. Page 52 (pdf)
    775.13 Registration of convicted felons, exemptions; penalties. Page 65 (pdf)
    775.15 Time limitations; general time limitations; exceptions. Page 51 (pdf)
    775.21 The Florida Sexual Predators Act. Page 18 (pdf), Page 92 (pdf)
    775.24 Duty of the court to uphold laws governing sexual predators and sexual offenders. Page 94 (pdf)
    775.25 Prosecutions for acts or omissions. Page 66 (pdf)
    775.261 The Florida Career Offender Registration Act. Page 67 (pdf)
    782.04 Murder. Page 9 (pdf)
    782.065 Murder; law enforcement officer, correctional officer, correctional probation officer. Page 35 (pdf)
    787.06 Human trafficking. Page 11 (pdf)
    794.075 Sexual predators; erectile dysfunction drugs. Page 67 (pdf)
    796.06 Renting space to be used for lewdness, assignation, or prostitution. Page 17 (pdf)
    796.07 Prohibiting prostitution and related acts. Page 17 (pdf)
    796.08 Screening for HIV and sexually transmissible diseases; providing penalties. Page 53 (pdf)
    796.09 Coercion; civil cause of action; evidence; defenses; attorney’s fees. Page 54 (pdf)
    895.02 Definitions. Page 54 (pdf)
    903.0351 Restrictions on pretrial release pending probation-violation hearing or community-control-violation hearing. Page 67 (pdf)
    903.046 Purpose of and criteria for bail determination. Page 68 (pdf)
    921.0022 Criminal Punishment Code; offense severity ranking chart. Page 14 (pdf), Page 40 (pdf)
    921.141 Sentence of death or life imprisonment for capital felonies; further proceedings to determine sentence. Page 69 (pdf)
    921.16 When sentences to be concurrent and when consecutive. Page 36 (pdf)
    938.10 Additional court cost imposed in cases of certain crimes. Page 69 (pdf)
    943.0435 Sexual offenders required to register with the department; penalty. Page 20 (pdf), Page 69 (pdf)
    943.0436 Duty of the court to uphold laws governing sexual predators and sexual offenders. Page 95 (pdf)
    944.606 Sexual offenders; notification upon release. Page 23 (pdf)
    944.607 Notification to Department of Law Enforcement of information on sexual offenders. Page 24 (pdf), Page 74 (pdf)
    944.608 Notification to Department of Law Enforcement of information on career offenders. Page 75 (pdf)
    944.609 Career offenders; notification upon release. Page 76 (pdf)
    947.1405 Conditional release program. Page 76 (pdf)
    947.146 Control Release Authority. Page 49 (pdf)
    948.06 Violation of probation or community control; revocation; modification; continuance; failure to pay restitution or cost of supervision. Page 80 (pdf)
    948.062 Reviewing and reporting serious offenses committed by offenders placed on probation or community control. Page 37 (pdf)
    948.063 Violations of probation or community control by designated sexual offenders and sexual predators. Page 86 (pdf)
    948.064 Notification of status as a violent felony offender of special concern. Page 87 (pdf)
    948.12 Intensive supervision for postprison release of violent offenders. Page 87 (pdf)
    948.16 Misdemeanor pretrial substance abuse education and treatment intervention program; misdemeanor pretrial veterans’ treatment intervention program. Page 58 (pdf)
    948.30 Additional terms and conditions of probation or community control for certain sex offenses. Page 88 (pdf)
    948.31 Evaluation and treatment of sexual predators and offenders on probation or community control. Page 90 (pdf)
    960.065 Eligibility for awards. Page 27 (pdf)
    985.04 Oaths; records; confidential information. Page 91 (pdf)
    985.265 Detention transfer and release; education; adult jails. Page 37 (pdf)
    985.4815 Notification to Department of Law Enforcement of information on juvenile sexual offenders. Page 91 (pdf)
    1012.315 Disqualification from employment. Page 38 (pdf)
    1012.467 Noninstructional contractors who are permitted access to school grounds when students are present; background screening requirements. Page 38 (pdf)

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  • SB 784, Original Filed Version Posted 11/6/2015 at 3:38 PM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   Criminal Justice (Pre-Meeting) 1/22/2016 (pdf)
    Criminal Justice (Post-Meeting) 1/26/2016 (pdf)

    Related Bills (1)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    H 545 (c2) Human Trafficking Spano Compare Last Action: 3/9/2016 Chapter No. 2016-24
    Location: Became Law

    Committee Amendments (1)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Committee Action Format
    399382 - Amendment (Delete All)
    Delete everything after the enacting clause and insert:
    Criminal Justice
    (Bradley)
    1/22/2016
    12:24 PM
    Replaced by Committee Substitute
    1/25/2016
    Web Page
    PDF

    Committee Votes (1)

    Date Committee Result
    1/25/2016 1:00 PM Criminal Justice 5 Yeas - 0 Nays

    Citations - Statutes (10)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    39.01305 Appointment of an attorney for a dependent child with certain special needs. Page 14 (pdf)
    480.043 Massage establishments; requisites; licensure; inspection. Page 2 (pdf)
    775.21 The Florida Sexual Predators Act. Page 7 (pdf)
    787.06 Human trafficking. Page 2 (pdf)
    796.06 Renting space to be used for lewdness, assignation, or prostitution. Page 6 (pdf)
    796.07 Prohibiting prostitution and related acts. Page 6 (pdf)
    921.0022 Criminal Punishment Code; offense severity ranking chart. Page 14 (pdf)
    943.0435 Sexual offenders required to register with the department; penalty. Page 9 (pdf)
    944.606 Sexual offenders; notification upon release. Page 12 (pdf)
    944.607 Notification to Department of Law Enforcement of information on sexual offenders. Page 13 (pdf)

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