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SB 212 — Sexual Offenders and Sexual Predators

Last action — Chapter No. 2026-17

  1. ✓
    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been sent to the executive. Introduced October 16, 2025. It awaits signature.

Signed by Governor Ron DeSantis (Republican) on March 30, 2026.

Next likely step: the executive signs it into law or issues a veto.

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Likely to advance 64% · moderate confidence

  • To Executive

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  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 8 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Sexual Offenders and Sexual Predators; 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.

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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for CS for SB 212 By the Committees on Judiciary;
Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 212 By the Committee on Criminal Justice;
and Criminal Justice;
and Senator McClain 591-02046-26 2026212c1 A bill to be entitled An act relating to sexual offenders and sexual predators;
and Senator McClain 590-02694-26 2026212c2 A bill to be entitled An act relating to sexual offenders and sexual predators;
defining the term “public swimming pool”;
defining the terms “public bathing place” and “public swimming pool”;
prohibiting persons convicted of certain sexual offenses from visiting or otherwise being on the premises of specified locations;
prohibiting persons convicted of certain sexual offenses from visiting or otherwise being within 200 feet of specified locations;
providing criminal penalties;
providing penalties;
requiring a sexual offender or sexual predator to notify a school or child care facility of his or her conviction of specific offenses and that he or she intends to be present at the school or child care facility under certain circumstances;
requiring a sexual offender or sexual predator to notify a school or child care facility of his or her status in certain circumstances;
authorizing the warrantless arrest of a person if a law enforcement officer has probable cause to believe the person was on the premises of specified prohibited locations after he or she was previously convicted of committing specified sexual offenses against a victim younger than 16 years of age;
authorizing the warrantless arrest of a person if a law enforcement officer has probable cause to believe the person visited or was within 200 feet of specified prohibited locations after he or she was previously convicted of committing specified sexual offenses against a victim younger than 16 years of age;
defining the term “public swimming pool”;
defining the terms “public bathing place” and “public swimming pool”;
revising Page 1 of 13 CODING:
revising special conditions for Page 1 of 12 CODING:
Florida Senate - 2026 CS for CS for SB 212 590-02694-26 2026212c2 special conditions for certain sexual offenders subject to conditional release supervision for offenses committed on or after a specified date;
Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 212 591-02046-26 2026212c1 certain sexual offenders subject to conditional release supervision for offenses committed on or after a specified date;
conforming provisions to changes made by the act;
defining the term “public swimming pool”;
defining the terms “public bathing place” and “public swimming pool”;
conforming provisions to changes made by the act;
Present paragraph (d) of subsection (1) of section 775.215, Florida Statutes, is redesignated as paragraph (e), a new paragraph (d) is added to that subsection, subsection (4) is added to that section, and paragraph (c) of subsection (2) and paragraph (c) of subsection (3) of that section are amended, read:
Present paragraph (d) of subsection (1) of section 775.215, Florida Statutes, is redesignated as paragraph (f), a new paragraph (d) and paragraph (e) are added to that subsection, subsection (4) is added to that section, and paragraph (c) of subsection (2) and paragraph (c) of subsection (3) of that section are amended, to read:
(d) “Public swimming pool” means a watertight structure of concrete, masonry, or other approved materials which is located either indoors or outdoors, used for bathing or swimming by humans, and filled with a filtered and disinfected water supply, together with buildings, appurtenances, and equipment used in connection therewith.
(d) “Public bathing place” means a body of water, natural or modified by humans, that is regularly used by the public for swimming, diving, or recreational bathing with the consent of the owner or owners and that is held out to the public by any person or public body as being available for such use, irrespective of whether a fee is charged for the use thereof.
The term includes a conventional pool, spa-type pool, wading pool, special purpose pool, spray pool, Page 2 of 13 CODING:
The term includes the shoreline or land area immediately adjacent to the public bathing place, as well as any buildings on such property.
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for CS for SB 212 590-02694-26 2026212c2 splash pad, or water recreation attraction, to which admission may be gained with or without payment of a fee, regardless of whether entry to the public swimming pool is limited by a gate or other method of controlling access.
Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 212 591-02046-26 2026212c1 (e) “Public swimming pool” means a watertight structure of concrete, masonry, or other approved materials which is located either indoors or outdoors, used for bathing or swimming by humans, and filled with a filtered and disinfected water supply, together with buildings, appurtenances, and equipment used in connection therewith.
The term also includes pools operated by or serving subdivisions, apartments, mobile home parks, or townhouses or any pool operated by a county, city, or municipality which is held open to the public.
A public swimming pool means a conventional pool, spa-type pool, wading pool, special purpose pool, spray pool, splash pad, or water recreation attraction, to which admission may be gained with or without payment of a fee, regardless of whether entry to the public swimming pool is limited by a gate or other method of controlling access.
The term does not include a swimming pool at a private single-family residence, hotels, motels, or recreational vehicle parks or a swimming pool at a facility where the operator prohibits the use of such pool by persons younger than 18 years of age.
The term includes, but is not limited to, pools operated by or serving camps, churches, cities, counties, day care centers, parks, state agencies, schools, subdivisions, apartments, hotels, motels, mobile home parks, recreational vehicle parks, and townhouses.
The term does not include a swimming pool at a private single-family residence or a swimming pool at a facility where the operator prohibits the use of such pool by persons under 18 years of age.
(3) (c) This subsection applies to any person convicted of an offense in another jurisdiction that is similar to a violation of s.
(3) (c) This subsection applies to any person convicted of an offense in another jurisdiction that is similar to a violation Page 3 of 12 CODING:
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 212 591-02046-26 2026212c1 of s.
847.0145, regardless of whether adjudication has been withheld, in which Page 3 of 13 CODING:
847.0145, regardless of whether adjudication has been withheld, in which the victim was younger than 16 years of age at the time of the offense, or who has been convicted of a similar offense in another jurisdiction, regardless of whether adjudication has been withheld, in which the victim was younger than 16 years of age at the time of the offense, may not reside within 1,000 feet of any school, child care facility, park, public swimming pool, public bathing place, or playground.
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However, a person does not violate this subsection and may not be forced to relocate if he or she is living in a residence that meets the requirements of this subsection and a school, child care facility, park, public swimming pool, public bathing place, or playground is subsequently established within 1,000 feet of his or her residence.
words underlined are additions.
Florida Senate - 2026 CS for CS for SB 212 590-02694-26 2026212c2 the victim was younger than 16 years of age at the time of the offense, or who has been convicted of a similar offense in another jurisdiction, regardless of whether adjudication has been withheld, in which the victim was younger than 16 years of age at the time of the offense, may not reside within 1,000 feet of any school, child care facility, park, public swimming pool, or playground.
However, a person does not violate this subsection and may not be forced to relocate if he or she is living in a residence that meets the requirements of this subsection and a school, child care facility, park, public swimming pool, or playground is subsequently established within 1,000 feet of his or her residence.
847.0145 was classified as a felony of the first degree or higher or whose conviction in another jurisdiction resulted in a penalty that is substantially similar to a felony of the first degree or higher commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s.
847.0145 was classified as a felony of the first degree or higher, or whose conviction in another jurisdiction resulted in a penalty that is substantially similar to a felony of the first degree or higher, commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s.
A person who violates this subsection and whose conviction under s.
A person who violates this subsection Page 4 of 12 CODING:
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 212 591-02046-26 2026212c1 and whose conviction under s.
847.0145 was classified as a felony of the second or third degree or whose conviction in another jurisdiction was substantially similar to a felony of the second or third degree commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s.
847.0145 was classified as a felony of the second or third degree, or whose conviction in another jurisdiction was substantially similar to a felony of the second or third degree, commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s.
Any person convicted of a violation described in paragraph (a) for offenses that occur on or after July 1, 2026, Page 4 of 13 CODING:
A person convicted of a violation described in paragraph (a) for offenses that occurred on or after July 1, 2026, excluding persons who have been removed from the requirement to register as a sexual offender or sexual predator pursuant to s.
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for CS for SB 212 590-02694-26 2026212c2 excluding persons who have been removed from the requirement to register as a sexual offender or sexual predator pursuant to s.
Any person who is subject to the residency restrictions in subsection (2) or subsection (3) who changes his or her place of residence on or after July 1, 2026.
A person who is subject to the residency restrictions in subsection (2) or subsection (3) who changes his or her place of residence on or after July 1, 2026.
(b) “Park,” “playground,” and “school” have the same meanings as in s.
(b) “Park,” “playground,” “public bathing place,” “public swimming pool,” and “school” have the same meanings as in s.
(c) “Public swimming pool” means a watertight structure of concrete, masonry, or other approved materials which is located either indoors or outdoors, used for bathing or swimming by humans, and filled with a filtered and disinfected water supply, together with buildings, appurtenances, and equipment used in connection therewith.
The term includes a conventional pool, spa-type pool, wading pool, special purpose pool, spray pool, splash pad, or water recreation attraction, to which admission may be gained with or without payment of a fee, regardless of whether entry to the public swimming pool is limited by a gate or other method of controlling access.
The term only includes the water feature and the immediate surrounding area of such water feature.
The term also includes, but is not limited to, pools operated by or serving camps, churches, cities, counties, Page 5 of 13 CODING:
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for CS for SB 212 590-02694-26 2026212c2 municipalities, day care centers, parks, state agencies, schools, subdivisions, apartments, hotels, motels, mobile home parks, recreational vehicle parks, and townhouses.
The term does not include a swimming pool at a private single-family residence or a swimming pool at a facility where the operator prohibits the use of such pool by persons younger than 18 years of age.
847.0145, regardless of whether adjudication has been withheld, in which the victim was younger than 16 years of age at the time of the offense, or who has been convicted of a similar offense in another jurisdiction, regardless of whether adjudication has been withheld, in which the victim was younger than 16 years of age at the time of the offense, may not be on the premises of any school, child care facility, park, public swimming pool, or playground.
847.0145, regardless of whether adjudication has been withheld, in which the victim was younger than 16 years of age at the time of the Page 5 of 12 CODING:
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 212 591-02046-26 2026212c1 offense, or who has been convicted of a similar offense in another jurisdiction, regardless of whether adjudication has been withheld, in which the victim was younger than 16 years of age at the time of the offense, may not visit or otherwise be within 200 feet of any school, child care facility, park, public swimming pool, public bathing place, or playground.
(c) A parent, grandparent, or legal guardian who is dropping off or picking up his or her child or grandchild from a child care facility or school or who is visiting his or her child’s or grandchild’s child care facility or school, subject to the requirements in s.
(c) Is dropping off or picking up his or her child or grandchild from a child care facility or school, or is visiting his or her child’s or grandchild’s child care facility or school, subject to the requirements in s.
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(d) Is visiting or otherwise within 200 feet of a location described in subsection (1) for the sole purpose of:
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for CS for SB 212 590-02694-26 2026212c2 (d) A parent, grandparent, or legal guardian who is only dropping off or picking up his or her child or grandchild from a park, playground, or public swimming pool.
(e) A person who is on the premises of a location described in subsection (1) for the sole purpose of:
penalty.— (4) (b) It is unlawful for a person described in subsection (1) to knowingly be present in any child care facility or school containing any students in prekindergarten through grade 12 or on real property comprising any child care facility or school containing any students in prekindergarten through grade 12 when the child care facility or school is in operation, if such person fails to:
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Provide written notification that he or she has a conviction specified in subsection (1) of his or her intent to be present to the school board, superintendent, principal, or child care facility owner and that he or she intends to be present at the school or child care facility;
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Notify the child care facility owner or the school principal’s office when he or she arrives and departs the child Page 7 of 13 CODING:
Florida Senate - 2026 CS for CS for SB 212 590-02694-26 2026212c2 care facility or school;
Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 212 591-02046-26 2026212c1 (4) (b) It is unlawful for a person described in subsection (1) to knowingly be present in any child care facility or school containing any students in prekindergarten through grade 12 or on real property comprising any child care facility or school containing any students in prekindergarten through grade 12 when the child care facility or school is in operation, if such person fails to:
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Provide written notification that he or she is a sexual offender or sexual predator of his or her intent to be present to the school board, superintendent, principal, or child care facility owner and that he or she intends to be present at the school or child care facility;
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Notify the child care facility owner or the school principal’s office when he or she arrives and departs the child care facility or school;
(9) There is probable cause to believe that the person has committed:
(9) There is probable cause to believe that the person has Page 7 of 12 CODING:
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 212 591-02046-26 2026212c1 committed:
775.216 by being on the premises of a school, child care facility, park, public swimming pool, or playground after he or she was convicted of committing a specified sexual offense against a victim who was younger than 16 years of age at the time of the offense.
775.216 by visiting or otherwise being within 200 feet of a school, child care facility, park, public swimming pool, public bathing place, or playground after he or she was convicted of committing specified sexual offenses against a victim who was younger than 16 years of age at the time of the offense.
943.04351 Search of registration information regarding sexual predators and sexual offenders required before appointment or employment.—A state agency or governmental subdivision, before making any decision to appoint or employ a person to work, whether for compensation or as a volunteer, at any park, playground, public swimming pool, child care facility day care center, or other place where children regularly Page 8 of 13 CODING:
943.04351 Search of registration information regarding sexual predators and sexual offenders required before appointment or employment.—A state agency or governmental subdivision, before making any decision to appoint or employ a person to work, whether for compensation or as a volunteer, at any park, playground, public swimming pool, public bathing place, child care facility day care center, or other place where children regularly congregate, must conduct a search of that person’s name or other identifying information against the registration information regarding sexual predators and sexual offenders through the Dru Sjodin National Sexual Offender Public Website maintained by the United States Department of Justice.
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for CS for SB 212 590-02694-26 2026212c2 congregate, must conduct a search of that person’s name or other identifying information against the registration information regarding sexual predators and sexual offenders through the Dru Sjodin National Sexual Offender Public Website maintained by the United States Department of Justice.
943.043 must shall be performed.
943.043 shall be performed.
Present subsections (10) through (15) of section 947.005, Florida Statutes, are redesignated as subsections (11) through (16), respectively, and a new subsection (10) is added to that section, to read:
Present subsections (10) through (15) of section Page 8 of 12 CODING:
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 212 591-02046-26 2026212c1 947.005, Florida Statutes, are redesignated as subsections (12) through (17), respectively, and new subsections (10) and (11) are added to that section, to read:
(10) “Public swimming pool” has the same meaning as in s.
(10) “Public bathing place” has the same meaning as provided in s.
(11) “Public swimming pool” has the same meaning as provided in s.
775.215.
847.0145, against a victim who was younger than 18 years of age at the time of the offense, in addition to any other Page 9 of 13 CODING:
847.0145, against a victim who was younger than 18 years of age at the time of the offense, in addition to any other provision of this section, the commission shall impose the following conditions:
(a) A prohibition against living within 1,000 feet of any public swimming pool or public bathing place.
A releasee who is subject to this paragraph may not be forced to relocate and does not violate his or her conditional release supervision if he or she is living in a residence that meets the requirements of this paragraph and a public swimming pool or public bathing place is subsequently established within 1,000 feet of his or her residence.
(b) A prohibition on working for pay or as a volunteer at Page 9 of 12 CODING:
Florida Senate - 2026 CS for CS for SB 212 590-02694-26 2026212c2 provision of this section, the commission shall impose the following conditions:
Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 212 591-02046-26 2026212c1 any public swimming pool or public bathing place.
(a) A prohibition on living within 1,000 feet of any public swimming pool.
(16) In addition to all other conditions imposed, for a releasee who is subject to conditional release for a crime that is committed on or after July 1, 2026, and who has been convicted at any time of committing, or attempting, soliciting, or conspiring to commit, any of the criminal offenses listed in s.
A releasee who is subject to this paragraph may not be forced to relocate and does not violate his or her conditional release supervision if he or she is living in a residence that meets the requirements of this paragraph and a public swimming pool is subsequently established within 1,000 feet of his or her residence.
943.0435(1)(h)1.a.(I), or a similar offense in another jurisdiction, against a victim who was younger than 18 years of age at the time of the offense, if the releasee has not received a pardon for any felony or similar violation of law of another jurisdiction necessary for the operation of this subsection, if a conviction of a felony or similar violation of law of another jurisdiction necessary for the operation of this subsection has not been set aside in any postconviction proceeding, or if the releasee has not been removed from the requirement to register as a sexual offender or sexual predator pursuant to s.
(b) A prohibition on working for pay or as a volunteer at any public swimming pool.
943.04354, the commission must impose a condition prohibiting the releasee from visiting a public swimming pool or public bathing place without prior approval from his or her supervising officer.
(16) In addition to all other conditions imposed, for a releasee who is subject to conditional release for a crime that was committed on or after July 1, 2026, and who has been convicted at any time of committing, or attempting, soliciting, or conspiring to commit, any of the criminal offenses listed in s.
943.0435(1)(h)1.a.(I), or a similar offense in another jurisdiction, against a victim who was younger than 18 years of age at the time of the offense, if the releasee has not received a pardon for any felony or similar law of another jurisdiction necessary for the operation of this subsection, if a conviction of a felony or similar law of another jurisdiction necessary for the operation of this subsection has not been set aside in any postconviction proceeding, or if the releasee has not been removed from the requirement to register as a sexual offender or sexual predator pursuant to s.
943.04354, the commission must impose a condition prohibiting the releasee from visiting a public swimming pool without prior approval from his or her supervising officer.
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for CS for SB 212 590-02694-26 2026212c2 (a) Except as provided in paragraph (b), a supervising officer must deny a releasee’s request to visit a public swimming pool if the releasee is prohibited from visiting such a public swimming pool under s.
775.216.
(b) A supervising officer may authorize a releasee who is prohibited from visiting a public swimming pool under s.
775.216 if it is for any purpose listed in s.
775.216(4).
Present subsections (9) through (13) of section 948.001, Florida Statutes, are redesignated as subsections (10) through (14), respectively, and a new subsection (9) is added to that section, to read:
Present subsections (9) through (13) of section 948.001, Florida Statutes, are redesignated as subsections (11) through (15), respectively, and new subsections (9) and (10) are added to that section, to read:
(9) “Public swimming pool” has the same meaning as in s.
(9) “Public bathing place” has the same meaning as provided in s.
Section 9.
(10) “Public swimming pool” has the same meaning as provided in s.
775.215.
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 212 591-02046-26 2026212c1 Section 9.
(6) In addition to all other conditions imposed, for a probationer or community controllee whose crime was committed on or after July 1, 2026, and who is placed on supervision for committing, or attempting, soliciting, or conspiring to commit, a violation of s.
(6) In addition to all other conditions imposed, for a probationer or community controllee whose crime is committed on or after July 1, 2026, and who is placed on supervision for committing, or attempting, soliciting, or conspiring to commit, a violation of s.
847.0145 against a victim who was younger than 18 years of age at the time of the Page 11 of 13 CODING:
847.0145 against a victim who was younger than 18 years of age at the time of the offense, the court shall impose the following conditions:
(a) A prohibition against living within 1,000 feet of any public swimming pool or public bathing place.
A probationer or community controllee who is subject to this paragraph may not be forced to relocate and does not violate his or her probation or community control if he or she is living in a residence that meets the requirements of this paragraph and a public swimming pool or public bathing place is subsequently established within 1,000 feet of his or her residence.
(b) A prohibition on working for pay or as a volunteer at any public swimming pool or public bathing place.
(7) In addition to all other conditions imposed, for a probationer or community controllee who is subject to supervision for a crime that is committed on or after July 1, Page 11 of 12 CODING:
Florida Senate - 2026 CS for CS for SB 212 590-02694-26 2026212c2 offense, the court must impose the following conditions:
Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 212 591-02046-26 2026212c1 2026, and who has been convicted at any time of committing, or attempting, soliciting, or conspiring to commit, any of the criminal offenses listed in s.
(a) A prohibition on living within 1,000 feet of any public swimming pool.
943.0435(1)(h)1.a.(I), or a similar offense in another jurisdiction, against a victim who was younger than 18 years of age at the time of the offense, if the offender has not received a pardon for any felony or similar violation of law of another jurisdiction necessary for the operation of this subsection, if a conviction of a felony or similar violation of law of another jurisdiction necessary for the operation of this subsection has not been set aside in any postconviction proceeding, or if the offender has not been removed from the requirement to register as a sexual offender or sexual predator pursuant to s.
A probationer or community controllee who is subject to this paragraph may not be forced to relocate and does not violate his or her probation or community control if he or she is living in a residence that meets the requirements of this paragraph and a public swimming pool is subsequently established within 1,000 feet of his or her residence.
943.04354, the court must impose a condition prohibiting the probationer or community controllee from visiting a public swimming pool or public bathing place without prior approval from his or her supervising officer.
(b) A prohibition on working for pay or as a volunteer at any public swimming pool.
(7) In addition to all other conditions imposed, for a probationer or community controllee who is subject to supervision for a crime that was committed on or after July 1, 2026, and who has been convicted at any time of committing, or attempting, soliciting, or conspiring to commit, any of the criminal offenses listed in s.
943.0435(1)(h)1.a.(I), or a similar offense in another jurisdiction, against a victim who was younger than 18 years of age at the time of the offense, if the offender has not received a pardon for any felony or similar law of another jurisdiction necessary for the operation of this subsection, if a conviction of a felony or similar law of another jurisdiction necessary for the operation of this subsection has not been set aside in any postconviction proceeding, or if the offender has not been removed from the requirement to register as a sexual offender or sexual predator pursuant to s.
943.04354, the court must impose a condition prohibiting the probationer or community controllee from visiting a public swimming pool without prior approval from his or her supervising officer.
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for CS for SB 212 590-02694-26 2026212c2 (a) Except as provided in paragraph (b), a supervising officer must deny a probationer’s request to visit a public swimming pool if the probationer is prohibited from visiting such a public swimming pool under s.
775.216.
(b) A supervising officer may authorize a probationer who is prohibited from visiting a public swimming pool under s.
775.216 if it is for any purpose listed in s.
775.216(4).
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Action History

  1. Chapter No. 2026-17

  2. Approved by Governor

  3. Signed by Officers and presented to Governor

  4. Ordered enrolled

  5. CS passed; YEAS 103, NAYS 9

  6. Read 3rd time

  7. Added to Third Reading Calendar

  8. Read 2nd time

  9. 1st Reading (Engrossed 1)

  10. Bill added to Special Order Calendar (3/11/2026)

  11. Bill referred to House Calendar

  12. In Messages

  13. Immediately certified -SJ 463

  14. CS passed as amended; YEAS 31 NAYS 6 -SJ 457

  15. Read 3rd time -SJ 457

  16. Amendment(s) adopted (786080) -SJ 457

  17. Read 2nd time -SJ 457

  18. Placed on Special Order Calendar, 02/26/26

  19. CS/CS/CS by Rules read 1st time

  20. Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading

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

  22. CS/CS by Judiciary read 1st time

  23. CS/CS/CS by- Rules; YEAS 19 NAYS 5

  24. On Committee agenda-- Rules, 02/17/26, 12:00 pm, 412 Knott Building

  25. Now in Rules

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

  27. CS/CS by Judiciary; YEAS 10 NAYS 1

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

  29. CS by Criminal Justice read 1st time

  30. Now in Judiciary

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

  32. CS by Criminal Justice; YEAS 7 NAYS 1

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

  34. Introduced

  35. Referred to Criminal Justice; Judiciary; Rules

  36. Filed

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Third Reading

Passed 31 Yea · 6 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 4501
Republican 26001
Unaffiliated 0100
No Party Affiliation 1000
Total 31602
% of votes cast 79%15%0%5%
How each member voted (39)
Member Party Vote
Smith — Nay
Arrington, Kristen Aston Democrat Yea
Berman, Lori Democrat Nay
Bernard, Mack Democrat Yea
Davis, Tracie Democrat Nay
Davis, Tracie Democrat Yea
Jones, Shevrin D. "Shev" Democrat Nay
Osgood, Rosalind Democrat Nay
Polsky, Tina Scott Democrat Nay
Rouson, Darryl Ervin Democrat Yea
Sharief, Barbara Democrat Not Voting
Pizzo, Jason W. B. No Party Affiliation Yea
Albritton, Ben Republican Yea
Boyd, Jim Republican Yea
Bradley, Jennifer Republican Yea
Brodeur, Jason Republican Yea
Burgess, Danny Republican Yea
Burton, Colleen Republican Yea
Calatayud, Alexis Republican Yea
DiCeglie, Nick Republican Yea
Gaetz, Don Republican Yea
Garcia, Ileana Republican Yea
Grall, Erin Republican Yea
Gruters, Joe Republican Not Voting
Harrell, Gayle Republican Yea
Hooper, Ed Republican Yea
Leek, Thomas J. "Tom" Republican Yea
Martin, Jonathan Republican Yea
Massullo, Ralph E., Jr. Republican Yea
Mayfield, Debbie Republican Yea
McClain, Stan Republican Yea
Passidomo, Kathleen Republican Yea
Rodriguez, Ana Maria Republican Yea
Simon, Corey Republican Yea
Truenow, Keith L. Republican Yea
Trumbull, Jay Republican Yea
Vacant Republican Yea
Wright, Tom A. Republican Yea
Yarborough, Clay Republican Yea

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Passage, Third Reading

Passed 103 Yea · 9 Nay · 5 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 81002
Democrat 21903
Unaffiliated 1000
Total 103905
% of votes cast 88%8%0%4%
How each member voted (117)
Member Party Vote
Tomkow — Yea
Alvarez, Jose Democrat Yea
Antone, Bruce Hadley Democrat Not Voting
Aristide, Wallace Democrat Yea
Bartleman, Robin Democrat Yea
Campbell, Daryl Democrat Nay
Chambliss, Kevin D. Democrat Yea
Cross, Lindsay Democrat Yea
Daley, Dan Democrat Yea
Daniels, Kimberly Democrat Yea
Driskell, Fentrice Democrat Nay
Dunkley, Lisa Democrat Yea
Edmonds, Jervonte "Tae" Democrat Yea
Eskamani, Dr. Anna V. Democrat Nay
Franklin II, Gallop Democrat Yea
Gantt, Ashley Viola Democrat Nay
Gottlieb, Michael "Mike" Democrat Nay
Harris, Jennifer "Rita" Democrat Yea
Hart-Lowman, Dianne "Ms Dee" Democrat Nay
Hinson, Yvonne Hayes Democrat Not Voting
Hunschofsky, Christine Democrat Yea
Joseph, Dotie Democrat Not Voting
Long, Rob Democrat Yea
López, Johanna Democrat Yea
Nixon, Angela "Angie" Democrat Nay
Rayner, Michele K. Democrat Nay
Robinson, Felicia Simone Democrat Yea
Rosenwald, Mitch Democrat Yea
Skidmore, Kelly Democrat Nay
Spencer, Leonard Democrat Yea
Tant, Allison Democrat Yea
Tendrich, Debra Democrat Yea
Woodson, Marie Paule Democrat Yea
Young, RaShon Democrat Yea
Abbott, Shane G. Republican Yea
Albert, Jon Republican Yea
Alvarez, Daniel Antonio "Danny" Republican Yea
Anderson, Adam Republican Yea
Andrade, Robert Alexander "Alex" Republican Yea
Baker, Jessica Republican Yea
Bankson, Douglas Michael "Doug" Republican Yea
Barnaby, Webster Republican Yea
Basabe, Fabián Republican Yea
Benarroch, Yvette Republican Yea
Berfield, Kimberly Republican Yea
Black, Dean Republican Yea
Blanco, Omar Republican Yea
Booth, Erika Republican Yea
Borrero, David Republican Yea
Botana, Adam Republican Yea
Boyles, Nathan Republican Yea
Brackett, Robert A. "Robbie" Republican Yea
Brannan III, Robert Charles "Chuck" Republican Yea
Buchanan, James Republican Yea
Busatta, Demi Republican Yea
Canady, Jennifer Republican Yea
Cassel, Hillary Republican Yea
Chamberlin, Ryan Republican Yea
Chaney, Linda Republican Yea
Cobb, Nan Republican Yea
Conerly, William "Bill" Republican Yea
Duggan, Wyman Republican Yea
Esposito, Tiffany Republican Yea
Fabricio, Tom Republican Yea
Garrison, Sam Republican Yea
Gentry, Richard Republican Yea
Gerwig, Anne Republican Yea
Giallombardo, Mike Republican Yea
Gonzalez Pittman, Karen Republican Yea
Gossett-Seidman, Peggy Republican Yea
Greco, Sam Republican Yea
Griffitts Jr., Philip Wayne "Griff" Republican Yea
Grow, J.J. Republican Yea
Hodgers, Brian Republican Yea
Holcomb, Jeff Republican Yea
Jacques, Berny Republican Yea
Johnson, Chad Republican Yea
Kendall, Kim Republican Yea
Kincart Jonsson, Jennifer Republican Yea
Koster, Traci Republican Yea
LaMarca, Chip Republican Yea
Maggard, Randall Scott "Randy" Republican Yea
Maney, Patt Republican Yea
McClure, Lawrence Republican Yea
McFarland, Fiona Republican Yea
Melo, Lauren Republican Yea
Michael, Kiyan Republican Yea
Miller, Monique Republican Yea
Mooney Jr., James Vernon "Jim" Republican Yea
Nix Jr., Danny Republican Yea
Oliver, Vanessa Republican Yea
Overdorf, Tobin Rogers "Toby" Republican Yea
Owen, Michael Republican Yea
Partington, Bill Republican Yea
Perez, Daniel Republican Yea
Persons-Mulicka, Jenna Republican Yea
Plakon, Rachel Saunders Republican Yea
Plasencia, Susan Republican Not Voting
Porras, Juan Carlos Republican Yea
Redondo, Mike Republican Yea
Rizo, Alex Republican Yea
Robinson Jr., William Cloud "Will" Republican Yea
Salzman, Michelle Republican Yea
Sapp, Judson Republican Yea
Shoaf, Jason Republican Yea
Sirois, Tyler I. Republican Yea
Smith, David Republican Yea
Snyder, John Republican Yea
Stark, Paula A. Republican Yea
Steele, Kevin M. Republican Yea
Trabulsy, Dana Republican Not Voting
Tramont, Chase Republican Yea
Tuck, Kaylee Republican Yea
Valdés, Susan L. Republican Yea
Weinberger, Meg Republican Yea
Yarkosky, Taylor Michael Republican Yea
Yeager, Bradford Troy "Brad" Republican Yea

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Third Reading

Passed 31 Yea · 6 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 4501
Republican 26101
No Party Affiliation 1000
Total 31602
% of votes cast 79%15%0%5%
How each member voted (39)
Member Party Vote
Arrington, Kristen Aston Democrat Yea
Berman, Lori Democrat Nay
Bernard, Mack Democrat Yea
Bracy Davis, LaVon Democrat Nay
Davis, Tracie Democrat Yea
Jones, Shevrin D. "Shev" Democrat Nay
Osgood, Rosalind Democrat Nay
Polsky, Tina Scott Democrat Nay
Rouson, Darryl Ervin Democrat Yea
Sharief, Barbara Democrat Not Voting
Pizzo, Jason W. B. No Party Affiliation Yea
Albritton, Ben Republican Yea
Boyd, Jim Republican Yea
Bradley, Jennifer Republican Yea
Brodeur, Jason Republican Yea
Burgess, Danny Republican Yea
Burton, Colleen Republican Yea
Calatayud, Alexis Republican Yea
DiCeglie, Nick Republican Yea
Gaetz, Don Republican Yea
Garcia, Ileana Republican Yea
Grall, Erin Republican Yea
Gruters, Joe Republican Not Voting
Harrell, Gayle Republican Yea
Hooper, Ed Republican Yea
Leek, Thomas J. "Tom" Republican Yea
Martin, Jonathan Republican Yea
Massullo, Ralph E., Jr. Republican Yea
Mayfield, Debbie Republican Yea
McClain, Stan Republican Yea
Passidomo, Kathleen Republican Yea
Rodriguez, Ana Maria Republican Yea
Simon, Corey Republican Yea
Smith, David Republican Nay
Truenow, Keith L. Republican Yea
Trumbull, Jay Republican Yea
Vacant Republican Yea
Wright, Tom A. Republican Yea
Yarborough, Clay Republican Yea

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Favorable with Committee Substitute

Passed 19 Yea · 5 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 18000
No Party Affiliation 1000
Democrat 0500
Total 19500
% of votes cast 79%21%0%0%
How each member voted (24)
Member Party Vote
Berman, Lori Democrat Nay
Davis, Tracie Democrat Nay
Jones, Shevrin D. "Shev" Democrat Nay
Osgood, Rosalind Democrat Nay
Rouson, Darryl Ervin Democrat Nay
Pizzo, Jason W. B. No Party Affiliation Yea
Boyd, Jim Republican Yea
Bradley, Jennifer Republican Yea
Brodeur, Jason Republican Yea
Burgess, Danny Republican Yea
Burton, Colleen Republican Yea
DiCeglie, Nick Republican Yea
Gaetz, Don Republican Yea
Garcia, Ileana Republican Yea
Grall, Erin Republican Yea
Harrell, Gayle Republican Yea
Hooper, Ed Republican Yea
Martin, Jonathan Republican Yea
Passidomo, Kathleen Republican Yea
Rodriguez, Ana Maria Republican Yea
Simon, Corey Republican Yea
Trumbull, Jay Republican Yea
Vacant Republican Yea
Wright, Tom A. Republican Yea

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Favorable with Committee Substitute

Passed 7 Yea · 1 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 1000
Republican 5100
No Party Affiliation 1000
Total 7100
% of votes cast 88%13%0%0%
How each member voted (8)
Member Party Vote
Bernard, Mack Democrat Yea
Pizzo, Jason W. B. No Party Affiliation Yea
Bradley, Jennifer Republican Yea
Garcia, Ileana Republican Yea
Martin, Jonathan Republican Yea
Simon, Corey Republican Yea
Smith, David Republican Nay
Yarborough, Clay Republican Yea

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What does SB 212 do?
Sexual Offenders and Sexual Predators; 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.
Who sponsors SB 212?
SB 212 is sponsored by McClain, Stan (Republican).
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This bill has been sent to the executive. Introduced October 16, 2025. It awaits signature.
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