Florida 2025 Regular Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 5 R · 2 D cosponsors

HB 777 — Offenses Involving Children

Last action — Chapter No. 2025-132

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 19, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Ron DeSantis (Republican) on June 10, 2025.

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  • 8 sponsors

    2 primary, 6 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (5 R · 2 D) — cross-party backing.

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    Passed 3 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Offenses Involving Children; Provides that ignorance of victim's age, misrepresentation of victim's age, & bona fide belief concerning victim's age are not defenses to certain offenses in which victim's age is an element of offense; provides an exception; revises age of victim involved in luring or enticing offenses; prohibits a person from luring or enticing victim out of a structure, dwelling, or conveyance for other than a lawful purpose, etc.

Bill Text

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F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 7, Engrossed 1 2025 A bill to be entitled An act relating to offenses involving children;
F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 777 2025 A bill to be entitled An act relating to offenses involving children;
revising the age of the victim involved in luring or enticing offenses to include any child under the age of 14;
revising the age of the victim involved in luring or enticing offenses to include any child under the age of 13;
prohibiting a person from luring or enticing a child under the age of 14 out of a structure, dwelling, or conveyance for other than a lawful purpose;
prohibiting a person from luring or enticing a child under the age of 13 out of a structure, dwelling, or conveyance for other than a lawful purpose;
ignorance and misrepresentation not defenses.—When, in this chapter, the criminality of conduct Page 1 of 37 CODING:
ignorance and misrepresentation not defenses.—When, in this chapter, the criminality of conduct Page 1 of 27 CODING:
hb777 -02-e1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 7, Engrossed 1 2025 depends upon the victim being below a certain age, ignorance of the victim's age is not a defense.
hb777-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 777 2025 depends upon the victim being below a certain age, ignorance of the victim's age is not a defense.
787.025 Luring or enticing a child.— (2)(a) A person 18 years of age or older who intentionally lures or entices, or attempts to lure or entice, a child under the age of 14 12 into or out of a structure, dwelling, or conveyance for other than a lawful purpose commits a felony misdemeanor of the third first degree, punishable as provided in s.
787.025 Luring or enticing a child.— (2)(a) A person 18 years of age or older who intentionally lures or entices, or attempts to lure or entice, a child under the age of 13 12 into or out of a structure, dwelling, or conveyance for other than a lawful purpose commits a felony misdemeanor of the third first degree, punishable as provided in s.
(b) A person 18 years of age or older who, having been previously convicted of a violation of paragraph (a), intentionally lures or entices, or attempts to lure or entice, a child under the age of 14 12 into or out of a structure, dwelling, or conveyance for other than a lawful purpose commits a felony of the second third degree, punishable as provided in s.
(b) A person 18 years of age or older who, having been previously convicted of a violation of paragraph (a), intentionally lures or entices, or attempts to lure or entice, a child under the age of 13 12 into or out of a structure, dwelling, or conveyance for other than a lawful purpose commits a felony of the second third degree, punishable as provided in s.
847.0135(5), or a violation of a similar law of another jurisdiction, intentionally lures or entices, or Page 2 of 37 CODING:
847.0135(5), or a violation of a similar law of another jurisdiction, intentionally lures or entices, or attempts to Page 2 of 27 CODING:
hb777 -02-e1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 7, Engrossed 1 2025 attempts to lure or entice, a child under the age of 14 12 into or out of a structure, dwelling, or conveyance for other than a lawful purpose commits a felony of the second third degree, punishable as provided in s.
hb777-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 777 2025 lure or entice, a child under the age of 13 12 into or out of a structure, dwelling, or conveyance for other than a lawful purpose commits a felony of the second third degree, punishable as provided in s.
Paragraphs (f) and (g) of subsection (3) of section 921.0022, Florida Statutes, are amended to read:
Paragraph (g) of subsection (3) of section 921.0022, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:
offense severity ranking chart.— (3) OFFENSE SEVERITY RANKING CHART (f) LEVEL 6 Florida Felony Description Statute Degree 316.027(2)(b) 2nd Leaving the scene of a crash involving serious bodily injury.
offense severity ranking chart.— (3) OFFENSE SEVERITY RANKING CHART (g) LEVEL 7 Florida Felony Statute Degree Description 316.027(2)(c) 1st Accident involving death, failure to stop;
316.193(2)(b) 3rd Felony DUI, 4th or subsequent conviction.
400.9935(4)(c) 2nd Operating a clinic, or offering services requiring licensure, without a license.
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hb777 -02-e1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 7, Engrossed 1 2025 499.0051(2) 2nd Knowing forgery of transaction history, transaction information, or transaction statement.
499.0051(3) 2nd Knowing purchase or receipt of prescription drug from unauthorized person.
499.0051(4) 2nd Knowing sale or transfer of prescription drug to unauthorized person.
775.0875(1) 3rd Taking firearm from law enforcement officer.
784.021(1)(a) 3rd Aggravated assault;
deadly weapon without intent to kill.
784.021(1)(b) 3rd Aggravated assault;
intent to commit felony.
784.041 3rd Felony battery;
domestic battery by strangulation.
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hb777 -02-e1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 7, Engrossed 1 2025 784.048(3) 3rd Aggravated stalking;
credible threat.
784.048(5) 3rd Aggravated stalking of person under 16.
784.07(2)(c) 2nd Aggravated assault on law enforcement officer.
784.074(1)(b) 2nd Aggravated assault on sexually violent predators facility staff.
784.08(2)(b) 2nd Aggravated assault on a person years of age or older.
784.081(2) 2nd Aggravated assault on specified official or employee.
784.082(2) 2nd Aggravated assault by detained person on visitor or other detainee.
784.083(2) 2nd Aggravated assault on code Page 5 of 37 CODING:
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hb777 -02-e1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 7, Engrossed 1 2025 inspector.
787.02(2) 3rd False imprisonment;
restraining with purpose other than those in s.
787.01.
787.025(2)(a) 3rd Luring or enticing a child.
790.115(2)(d) 2nd Discharging firearm or weapon on school property.
790.161(2) 2nd Make, possess, or throw destructive device with intent to do bodily harm or damage property.
790.164(1) 2nd False report concerning bomb, explosive, weapon of mass destruction, act of arson or violence to state property, or use of firearms in violent manner.
790.19 2nd Shooting or throwing deadly missiles into dwellings, Page 6 of 37 CODING:
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hb777 -02-e1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 7, Engrossed 1 2025 vessels, or vehicles.
794.011(8)(a) 3rd Solicitation of minor to participate in sexual activity by custodial adult.
794.05(1) 2nd Unlawful sexual activity with specified minor.
800.04(5)(d) 3rd Lewd or lascivious molestation;
victim 12 years of age or older but less than 16 years of age;
offender less than 18 years.
800.04(6)(b) 2nd Lewd or lascivious conduct;
offender 18 years of age or older.
806.031(2) 2nd Arson resulting in great bodily harm to firefighter or any other person.
810.02(3)(c) 2nd Burglary of occupied structure;
unarmed;
no assault or battery.
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hb777 -02-e1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 7, Engrossed 1 2025 810.145(8)(b) 2nd Digital voyeurism;
certain minor victims;
2nd or subsequent offense.
812.014(2)(b)1.
2nd Property stolen $20,000 or more, but less than $100,000, grand theft in 2nd degree.
812.014(2)(c)5.
3rd Grand theft;
third degree;
firearm.
812.014(6) 2nd Theft;
property stolen $3,000 or more;
coordination of others.
812.015(9)(a) 2nd Retail theft;
property stolen $750 or more;
second or subsequent conviction.
812.015(9)(b) 2nd Retail theft;
aggregated property stolen within 120 days is $3,000 or more;
coordination of others.
812.015(9)(d) 2nd Retail theft;
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hb777 -02-e1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB , Engrossed 1 2025 within specified period.
812.015(9)(e) 2nd Retail theft;
committed with specified number of other persons and use of social media platform.
812.13(2)(c) 2nd Robbery, no firearm or other weapon (strong-arm robbery).
817.4821(5) 2nd Possess cloning paraphernalia with intent to create cloned cellular telephones.
817.49(2)(b)2.
2nd Willful making of a false report of a crime resulting in death.
817.505(4)(b) 2nd Patient brokering;
10 or more patients.
817.5695(3)(b) 2nd Exploitation of person 65 years of age or older, value $10,000 or more, but less than $50,000.
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hb777 -02-e1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB , Engrossed 1 2025 825.102(1) 3rd Abuse of an elderly person or disabled adult.
825.102(3)(c) 3rd Neglect of an elderly person or disabled adult.
825.1025(3) 3rd Lewd or lascivious molestation of an elderly person or disabled adult.
825.103(3)(c) 3rd Exploiting an elderly person or disabled adult and property is valued at less than $10,000.
827.03(2)(c) 3rd Abuse of a child.
827.03(2)(d) 3rd Neglect of a child.
827.071(5) 3rd Possess, control, or intentionally view any photographic material, motion picture, etc., which includes child pornography.
828.126(3) 3rd Sexual activities involving Page 10 of 37 CODING:
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hb777 -02-e1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB , Engrossed 1 2025 animals.
836.05 2nd Threats;
extortion.
836.10 2nd Written or electronic threats to kill, do bodily injury, or conduct a mass shooting or an act of terrorism.
843.12 3rd Aids or assists person to escape.
847.011 3rd Distributing, offering to distribute, or possessing with intent to distribute obscene materials depicting minors.
847.012 3rd Knowingly using a minor in the production of materials harmful to minors.
847.0135(2) 3rd Facilitates sexual conduct of or with a minor or the visual depiction of such conduct.
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hb777 -02-e1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB , Engrossed 1 2025 893.131 2nd Distribution of controlled substances resulting in overdose or serious bodily injury.
914.23 2nd Retaliation against a witness, victim, or informant, with bodily injury.
918.13(2)(b) 2nd Tampering with or fabricating physical evidence relating to a capital felony.
944.35(3)(a)2.
3rd Committing malicious battery upon or inflicting cruel or inhuman treatment on an inmate or offender on community supervision, resulting in great bodily harm.
944.40 2nd Escapes.
944.46 3rd Harboring, concealing, aiding escaped prisoners.
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hb777 -02-e1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB , Engrossed 1 2025 944.47(1)(a)5.
2nd Introduction of contraband (firearm, weapon, or explosive) into correctional facility.
951.22(1)(i) 3rd Firearm or weapon introduced into county detention facility.
(g) LEVEL 7 Florida Felony Description Statute Degree 316.027(2)(c) 1st Accident involving death, failure to stop;
driving at high speed or with wanton disregard for safety while fleeing or attempting to elude law enforcement officer who is in a patrol vehicle with Page 13 of 37 CODING:
driving at high speed or with wanton disregard for safety while fleeing or attempting to Page 3 of 27 CODING:
hb777 -02-e1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB , Engrossed 1 2025 siren and lights activated.
hb777-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 777 2025 elude law enforcement officer who is in a patrol vehicle with siren and lights activated.
456.065(2) 2nd Practicing a health care profession without a license which results in serious bodily injury.
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hb777 -02-e1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB , Engrossed 1 2025 458.327(1) 3rd Practicing medicine without a license.
hb777-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 777 2025 which results in serious bodily injury.
458.327(1) 3rd Practicing medicine without a license.
465.015(2) 3rd Practicing pharmacy without a license.
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hb777 -02-e1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB , Engrossed 1 2025 466.026(1) 3rd Practicing dentistry or dental hygiene without a license.
hb777-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 777 2025 license.
466.026(1) 3rd Practicing dentistry or dental hygiene without a license.
494.0018(2) 1st Conviction of any violation of chapter 494 in which the total money and property unlawfully Page 16 of 37 CODING:
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hb777 -02-e1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB , Engrossed 1 2025 obtained exceeded $50,000 and there were five or more victims.
hb777-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 777 2025 chapter 494 in which the total money and property unlawfully obtained exceeded $50,000 and there were five or more victims.
failure to renew driver license or identification card;
failure to renew driver license or Page 7 of 27 CODING:
other registration violations.
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hb777 -02-e1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB , Engrossed 1 2025 775.21(10)(b) 3rd Sexual predator working where children regularly congregate.
hb777-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 777 2025 identification card;
other registration violations.
775.21(10)(b) 3rd Sexual predator working where children regularly congregate.
782.071 2nd Killing of a human being or unborn child by the operation of a motor vehicle in a reckless manner (vehicular homicide).
782.071 2nd Killing of a human being or unborn child by the operation of a motor vehicle in a Page 8 of 27 CODING:
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hb777 -02-e1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB , Engrossed 1 2025 782.072 2nd Killing of a human being by the operation of a vessel in a reckless manner (vessel homicide).
hb777-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 777 2025 reckless manner (vehicular homicide).
782.072 2nd Killing of a human being by the operation of a vessel in a reckless manner (vessel homicide).
784.07(2)(d) 1st Aggravated battery on law enforcement officer.
784.07(2)(d) 1st Aggravated battery on law Page 9 of 27 CODING:
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hb777 -02-e1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB , Engrossed 1 2025 784.074(1)(a) 1st Aggravated battery on sexually violent predators facility staff.
hb777-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 777 2025 enforcement officer.
784.074(1)(a) 1st Aggravated battery on sexually violent predators facility staff.
787.025(2)(a) 3rd Luring or enticing a child.
787.025(2)(c) 2nd Luring or enticing a child with a specified prior conviction.
787.025(2)(c) 2nd Luring or enticing a child with Page 10 of 27 CODING:
787.06(3)(a)2.
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hb777 -02-e1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB , Engrossed 1 2025 of an adult.
hb777-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 777 2025 a specified prior conviction.
787.06(3)(a)2.
1st Human trafficking using coercion for labor and services of an adult.
790.165(3) 2nd Possessing, displaying, or threatening to use any hoax bomb while committing or attempting to commit a felony.
790.165(3) 2nd Possessing, displaying, or threatening to use any hoax Page 11 of 27 CODING:
790.166(3) 2nd Possessing, selling, using, or Page 21 of 37 CODING:
hb777 -02-e1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB , Engrossed 1 2025 attempting to use a hoax weapon of mass destruction.
hb777-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 777 2025 bomb while committing or attempting to commit a felony.
790.166(3) 2nd Possessing, selling, using, or attempting to use a hoax weapon of mass destruction.
796.05(1) 1st Live on earnings of a prostitute;
796.05(1) 1st Live on earnings of a Page 12 of 27 CODING:
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796.05(1) 1st Live on earnings of a prostitute;
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hb777 -02-e1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB , Engrossed 1 2025 offense.
hb777-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 777 2025 prostitute;
2nd offense.
796.05(1) 1st Live on earnings of a prostitute;
3rd and subsequent offense.
806.01(2) 2nd Maliciously damage structure by fire or explosive.
806.01(2) 2nd Maliciously damage structure by Page 13 of 27 CODING:
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hb777-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 777 2025 fire or explosive.
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810.02(3)(b) 2nd Burglary of unoccupied dwelling;
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hb777 -02-e1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB , Engrossed 1 2025 810.02(3)(b) 2nd Burglary of unoccupied dwelling;
2nd Property stolen, cargo valued at less than $50,000, grand theft in 2nd degree.
2nd Property stolen, cargo valued Page 14 of 27 CODING:
812.014(2)(b)3.
2nd Property stolen, emergency Page 24 of 37 CODING:
hb777 -02-e1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB , Engrossed 1 2025 medical equipment;
hb777-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 777 2025 at less than $50,000, grand theft in 2nd degree.
812.014(2)(b)3.
2nd Property stolen, emergency medical equipment;
812.133(2)(b) 1st Carjacking;
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no firearm, deadly weapon, or other weapon.
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hb777 -02-e1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB , Engrossed 1 2025 817.034(4)(a)1.
hb777-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 777 2025 812.133(2)(b) 1st Carjacking;
no firearm, deadly weapon, or other weapon.
817.034(4)(a)1.
817.418(2)(a) 3rd Offering for sale or advertising personal protective equipment with intent to Page 26 of 37 CODING:
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hb777 -02-e1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB , Engrossed 1 2025 defraud.
hb777-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 777 2025 817.418(2)(a) 3rd Offering for sale or advertising personal protective equipment with intent to defraud.
827.03(2)(b) 2nd Neglect of a child causing great bodily harm, disability, or disfigurement.
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hb777 -02-e1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB , Engrossed 1 2025 827.04(3) 3rd Impregnation of a child under years of age by person 21 years of age or older.
hb777-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 777 2025 827.03(2)(b) 2nd Neglect of a child causing great bodily harm, disability, or disfigurement.
827.04(3) 3rd Impregnation of a child under years of age by person 21 years of age or older.
838.016 2nd Unlawful compensation or reward for official behavior.
838.016 2nd Unlawful compensation or reward Page 18 of 27 CODING:
838.021(3)(a) 2nd Unlawful harm to a public servant.
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hb777 -02-e1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB , Engrossed 1 2025 838.22 2nd Bid tampering.
hb777-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 777 2025 for official behavior.
838.021(3)(a) 2nd Unlawful harm to a public servant.
838.22 2nd Bid tampering.
874.05(2)(b) 1st Encouraging or recruiting person under 13 to join a criminal gang;
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second or subsequent offense.
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hb777 -02-e1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB , Engrossed 1 2025 874.10 1st,PBL Knowingly initiates, organizes, plans, finances, directs, manages, or supervises criminal gang-related activity.
hb777-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 777 2025 874.05(2)(b) 1st Encouraging or recruiting person under 13 to join a criminal gang;
second or subsequent offense.
874.10 1st,PBL Knowingly initiates, organizes, plans, finances, directs, manages, or supervises criminal gang-related activity.
893.03(1)(a), (1)(b), (1)(d), (2)(a), (2)(b), or (2)(c)5., within 1,000 feet of property used for religious services or Page 30 of 37 CODING:
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hb777 -02-e1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB , Engrossed 1 2025 a specified business site.
hb777-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 777 2025 893.03(1)(a), (1)(b), (1)(d), (2)(a), (2)(b), or (2)(c)5., within 1,000 feet of property used for religious services or a specified business site.
893.135 1st Trafficking in hydrocodone, 50 (1)(c)2.b.
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grams or more, less than 100 grams.
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hb777 -02-e1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB , Engrossed 1 2025 893.135 1st Trafficking in oxycodone, 7 (1)(c)3.a.
hb777-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 777 2025 893.135 1st Trafficking in hydrocodone, 50 (1)(c)2.b.
grams or more, less than 100 grams.
893.135 1st Trafficking in oxycodone, 7 (1)(c)3.a.
893.135(1)(f)1.
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1st Trafficking in amphetamine, 14 grams or more, less than 28 grams.
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hb777 -02-e1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB , Engrossed 1 2025 893.135 1st Trafficking in flunitrazepam, 4 (1)(g)1.a.
hb777-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 777 2025 893.135(1)(f)1.
1st Trafficking in amphetamine, 14 grams or more, less than 28 grams.
893.135 1st Trafficking in flunitrazepam, 4 (1)(g)1.a.
893.135 1st Trafficking in synthetic (1)(m)2.b.
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cannabinoids, 500 grams or more, less than 1,000 grams.
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hb777 -02-e1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB , Engrossed 1 2025 893.135 1st Trafficking in n-benzyl (1)(n)2.a.
hb777-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 777 2025 893.135 1st Trafficking in synthetic (1)(m)2.b.
cannabinoids, 500 grams or more, less than 1,000 grams.
893.135 1st Trafficking in n-benzyl (1)(n)2.a.
failure to comply with reporting requirements.
failure to comply with reporting Page 24 of 27 CODING:
943.0435(8) 2nd Sexual offender;
remains in state after indicating intent Page 34 of 37 CODING:
hb777 -02-e1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB , Engrossed 1 2025 to leave;
hb777-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 777 2025 requirements.
943.0435(8) 2nd Sexual offender;
remains in state after indicating intent to leave;
944.607(10)(a) 3rd Sexual offender;
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failure to submit to the taking of a digitized photograph.
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hb777 -02-e1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB , Engrossed 1 2025 944.607(12) 3rd Failure to report or providing false information about a sexual offender;
hb777-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 777 2025 944.607(10)(a) 3rd Sexual offender;
failure to submit to the taking of a digitized photograph.
944.607(12) 3rd Failure to report or providing false information about a sexual offender;
985.4815(13) 3rd Sexual offender;
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failure to report and reregister;
failure to respond to address verification;
providing false Page 36 of 37 CODING:
hb777 -02-e1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 7, Engrossed 1 2025 registration information.
hb777-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 777 2025 985.4815(13) 3rd Sexual offender;
failure to report and reregister;
failure to respond to address verification;
providing false registration information.
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hb777 -02-e1
hb777-01-c1
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Action History

  1. Chapter No. 2025-132

  2. Approved by Governor

  3. Signed by Officers and presented to Governor

  4. Ordered engrossed, then enrolled

  5. CS passed as amended; YEAS 111, NAYS 0

  6. Amendment 871024 Concur

  7. Senate Message List

  8. In Messages

  9. CS passed as amended; YEAS 37 NAYS 0

  10. Read 3rd time

  11. Amendment(s) adopted (871024)

  12. Read 2nd time

  13. Substituted for CS/CS/SB 1136

  14. Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading

  15. Withdrawn from Fiscal Policy

  16. Received

  17. Referred to Fiscal Policy

  18. In Messages

  19. CS passed as amended; YEAS 111, NAYS 0

  20. Read 3rd time

  21. Added to Third Reading Calendar

  22. Placed on 3rd reading

  23. Amendment 299921 adopted

  24. Read 2nd time

  25. Bill added to Special Order Calendar (4/9/2025)

  26. Added to Second Reading Calendar

  27. Bill referred to House Calendar

  28. 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 1)

  29. CS Filed

  30. Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a)

  31. Reported out of Judiciary Committee

  32. Favorable with CS by Judiciary Committee

  33. PCS added to Judiciary Committee agenda

  34. Now in Judiciary Committee

  35. Reported out of Criminal Justice Subcommittee

  36. Favorable by Criminal Justice Subcommittee

  37. Added to Criminal Justice Subcommittee agenda

  38. 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)

  39. Now in Criminal Justice Subcommittee

  40. Referred to Judiciary Committee

  41. Referred to Criminal Justice Subcommittee

  42. Filed

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Votes

Passage

Passed 111 Yea · 0 Nay · 8 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 76005
Democrat 30003
Unaffiliated 5000
Total 111008
% of votes cast 93%0%0%7%
How each member voted (119)
Member Party Vote
Caruso — Yea
Casello — Yea
Temple — Yea
Tomkow — Yea
Lopez, V. — Yea
Alvarez, Jose Democrat Yea
Antone, Bruce Hadley Democrat Yea
Aristide, Wallace Democrat Yea
Bartleman, Robin Democrat Yea
Bracy Davis, LaVon Democrat Yea
Campbell, Daryl Democrat Yea
Chambliss, Kevin D. Democrat Yea
Cross, Lindsay Democrat Yea
Daley, Dan Democrat Yea
Daniels, Kimberly Democrat Yea
Driskell, Fentrice Democrat Yea
Dunkley, Lisa Democrat Not Voting
Edmonds, Jervonte "Tae" Democrat Not Voting
Eskamani, Dr. Anna V. Democrat Yea
Franklin II, Gallop Democrat Yea
Gantt, Ashley Viola Democrat Yea
Gottlieb, Michael "Mike" Democrat Yea
Harris, Jennifer "Rita" Democrat Yea
Hart-Lowman, Dianne "Ms Dee" Democrat Yea
Hinson, Yvonne Hayes Democrat Yea
Hunschofsky, Christine Democrat Yea
Joseph, Dotie Democrat Yea
López, Johanna Democrat Yea
Nixon, Angela "Angie" Democrat Yea
Rayner, Michele K. Democrat Not Voting
Robinson, Felicia Simone Democrat Yea
Rosenwald, Mitch Democrat Yea
Skidmore, Kelly Democrat Yea
Smith, Carlos Guillermo Democrat Yea
Spencer, Leonard Democrat Yea
Tant, Allison Democrat Yea
Tendrich, Debra Democrat Yea
Woodson, Marie Paule 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 Not Voting
Berfield, Kimberly Republican Yea
Black, Dean Republican Yea
Blanco, Omar Republican Yea
Booth, Erika Republican Yea
Borrero, David Republican Yea
Botana, Adam 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 Not Voting
Gossett-Seidman, Peggy Republican Yea
Greco, Sam Republican Yea
Griffitts Jr., Philip Wayne "Griff" Republican Yea
Grow, J.J. 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
Mayfield, Debbie Republican Not Voting
McClure, Lawrence Republican Yea
McFarland, Fiona Republican Yea
Melo, Lauren Republican Yea
Michael, Kiyan Republican Not Voting
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 Yea
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
Snyder, John Republican Yea
Stark, Paula A. Republican Yea
Steele, Kevin M. Republican Yea
Trabulsy, Dana Republican Yea
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 Not Voting

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Third Reading

Passed 37 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 10000
Republican 25000
Unaffiliated 1001
No Party Affiliation 1000
Total 37001
% of votes cast 97%0%0%3%
How each member voted (38)
Member Party Vote
Ingoglia — Yea
Collins — Not Voting
Arrington, Kristen Aston Democrat Yea
Berman, Lori Democrat Yea
Bernard, Mack Democrat Yea
Davis, Tracie Democrat Yea
Jones, Shevrin D. "Shev" Democrat Yea
Osgood, Rosalind Democrat Yea
Polsky, Tina Scott Democrat Yea
Rouson, Darryl Ervin Democrat Yea
Sharief, Barbara Democrat Yea
Smith, Carlos Guillermo Democrat Yea
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 Yea
Harrell, Gayle Republican Yea
Hooper, Ed Republican Yea
Leek, Thomas J. "Tom" Republican Yea
Martin, Jonathan 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 111 Yea · 0 Nay · 8 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 75006
Democrat 32001
Unaffiliated 4001
Total 111008
% of votes cast 93%0%0%7%
How each member voted (119)
Member Party Vote
Caruso — Yea
Casello — Yea
Tomkow — Yea
Temple — Not Voting
Lopez, V. — Yea
Alvarez, Jose Democrat Yea
Antone, Bruce Hadley Democrat Yea
Aristide, Wallace Democrat Yea
Bartleman, Robin Democrat Yea
Bracy Davis, LaVon Democrat Yea
Campbell, Daryl Democrat Yea
Chambliss, Kevin D. Democrat Yea
Cross, Lindsay Democrat Yea
Daley, Dan Democrat Yea
Daniels, Kimberly Democrat Not Voting
Driskell, Fentrice Democrat Yea
Dunkley, Lisa Democrat Yea
Edmonds, Jervonte "Tae" Democrat Yea
Eskamani, Dr. Anna V. Democrat Yea
Franklin II, Gallop Democrat Yea
Gantt, Ashley Viola Democrat Yea
Gottlieb, Michael "Mike" Democrat Yea
Harris, Jennifer "Rita" Democrat Yea
Hart-Lowman, Dianne "Ms Dee" Democrat Yea
Hinson, Yvonne Hayes Democrat Yea
Hunschofsky, Christine Democrat Yea
Joseph, Dotie Democrat Yea
López, Johanna Democrat Yea
Nixon, Angela "Angie" Democrat Yea
Rayner, Michele K. Democrat Yea
Robinson, Felicia Simone Democrat Yea
Rosenwald, Mitch Democrat Yea
Skidmore, Kelly Democrat Yea
Smith, Carlos Guillermo Democrat Yea
Spencer, Leonard Democrat Yea
Tant, Allison Democrat Yea
Tendrich, Debra Democrat Yea
Woodson, Marie Paule 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 Not Voting
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
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 Not Voting
Greco, Sam Republican Yea
Griffitts Jr., Philip Wayne "Griff" Republican Yea
Grow, J.J. 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 Not Voting
LaMarca, Chip Republican Not Voting
Maggard, Randall Scott "Randy" Republican Yea
Maney, Patt Republican Yea
Mayfield, Debbie 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 Yea
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
Snyder, John Republican Yea
Stark, Paula A. Republican Not Voting
Steele, Kevin M. Republican Yea
Trabulsy, Dana Republican Yea
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 Not Voting

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Subjects

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What does HB 777 do?
Offenses Involving Children; Provides that ignorance of victim's age, misrepresentation of victim's age, & bona fide belief concerning victim's age are not defenses to certain offenses in which victim's age is an element of offense; provides an exception; revises age of victim involved in luring or enticing offenses; prohibits a person from luring or enticing victim out of a structure, dwelling, or conveyance for other than a lawful purpose, etc.
Who sponsors HB 777?
HB 777 is sponsored by Yarkosky, Taylor Michael (Republican), Weinberger, Meg (Republican), Rosenwald, Mitch (Democrat), Redondo, Mike (Republican), López, Johanna (Democrat), Bankson, Douglas Michael "Doug" (Republican), Plakon, Rachel Saunders (Republican), and Judiciary Committee.
What is the current status of HB 777?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 19, 2025. Enacted.
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