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FloridaSB 2122026Senate

Sexual Offenders and Sexual Predators

Sponsored By: Stan McClain (Republican), Rules

Signed by Governor

AppropriationCriminal JusticeJudiciaryRulesHouse Calendar

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

5 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 3 costs, 1 mixed.

Sex offender checks before hiring at kid sites

Starting July 1, 2026, state agencies must check the national sex-offender website before hiring or appointing people at parks, pools, day cares, and similar sites. If the national site is unavailable, they must use the Florida registry. This step is not needed when a full state and national background check is already done.

1,000-foot housing ban near schools and pools

The law bans certain sex offenders from living within 1,000 feet of a school, child care, park, playground, or public pool. It applies when the victim was under 16 and the crime happened on or after July 1, 2026. It also covers listed Florida crimes from Oct 1, 2004 to before July 1, 2026, and similar out of state crimes from May 26, 2010 to before July 1, 2026. If a covered site opens later within 1,000 feet, the person does not have to move. Violations carry penalties based on the level of the earlier conviction.

Stricter pool limits on probation and release

Beginning July 1, 2026, added rules apply to supervised people convicted of listed sexual crimes against minors. They may not live within 1,000 feet of any public swimming pool. They do not have to move if a pool opens later nearby. They may not work for pay or volunteer at a public pool. In some cases, they may not visit a public pool without prior approval from their supervising officer, unless a pardon or set-aside applies.

What counts as a public pool

Beginning July 1, 2026, the law defines a public swimming pool. It covers indoor and outdoor pools and the area around them. It includes spa pools, wading pools, splash pads, spray pools, and other water attractions. It also covers pools run by parks, schools, apartments, condos, mobile home parks, townhouses, or government. It excludes private single-family pools and pools that bar people under 18.

Tighter rules at parks, pools, and schools

The law tightens rules for certain offenders in places where children gather. Loitering is now an offense within 300 feet, down from 500 feet. Covered people may not approach or contact anyone under 18 in a public park, playground, or public pool. They may be at a school or child care only if they give written notice, check in and out, and stay under direct supervision. Exceptions allow voting, dropping off or picking up your own child, or attending a religious service. Police may arrest without a warrant when there is probable cause of these violations, starting July 1, 2026.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Stan McClain

    Republican • Senate

  • Rules

    Affiliation unavailable

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 170 • No: 22

House vote • 3/11/2026

House Floor Vote

Yes: 103 • No: 9

Senate vote • 2/26/2026

Senate Floor Vote

Yes: 31 • No: 6

Senate vote • 2/17/2026

Rules Vote

Yes: 19 • No: 5

Senate vote • 2/10/2026

Judiciary Vote

Yes: 10 • No: 1

Senate vote • 1/20/2026

Criminal Justice Vote

Yes: 7 • No: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. • Chapter No. 2026-17

    4/1/2026

  2. • Approved by Governor

    3/31/2026

  3. • Signed by Officers and presented to Governor

    3/30/2026

  4. • Ordered enrolled

    3/17/2026Senate

  5. • Read 2nd time • Added to Third Reading Calendar • Read 3rd time • CS passed; YEAS 103, NAYS 9

    3/11/2026House

  6. • Bill referred to House Calendar • Bill added to Special Order Calendar (3/11/2026) • 1st Reading (Engrossed 1)

    3/10/2026House

  7. • In Messages

    2/26/2026House

  8. • Read 2nd time • Amendment(s) adopted (786080) • Read 3rd time • CS passed as amended; YEAS 31 NAYS 6 • Immediately certified

    2/26/2026Senate

  9. • Placed on Special Order Calendar, 02/26/26

    2/23/2026Senate

  10. • Pending reference review -under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute) • Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading • CS/CS/CS by Rules read 1st time

    2/19/2026Senate

  11. • CS/CS by Judiciary read 1st time

    2/18/2026Senate

  12. • CS/CS/CS by- Rules; YEAS 19 NAYS 5

    2/17/2026Senate

  13. • 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

    2/12/2026Senate

  14. • CS/CS by Judiciary; YEAS 10 NAYS 1

    2/10/2026Senate

  15. • On Committee agenda-- Judiciary, 02/10/26, 12:00 pm, 110 Senate Building

    2/5/2026Senate

  16. • Now in Judiciary • CS by Criminal Justice read 1st time

    1/22/2026Senate

  17. • Pending reference review under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute)

    1/21/2026Senate

  18. • CS by Criminal Justice; YEAS 7 NAYS 1

    1/20/2026Senate

  19. • On Committee agenda-- Criminal Justice, 01/20/26, 3:30 pm, 37 Senate Building

    1/15/2026Senate

  20. • Introduced

    1/13/2026Senate

  21. • Referred to Criminal Justice; Judiciary; Rules

    11/3/2025Senate

  22. • Filed

    10/16/2025Senate

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