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New Florida bill to criminalize sex offenders coming with 300 feet of places where children congregate

By Douglas A. Berman

This new local article, which is headlined "Fla. Senate to vote on restricting sex offenders from within 300 feet of schools, parks," indicates that Florida is soon to have a new restriction on the conduct of sex offenders. Here are the basics: Senators are set to vote Friday on a bill that would ban convicted sex offenders and predators from loitering or prowling within 300 feet of places where children congregate, such as schools, parks and playgrounds. The proposed new law (HB 119), sponsored by Rep. Richard Glorioso, R-Plant City, would be enforceable 24 hours a day, statewide. A convicted sex offender or predator caught within the buffer zone would be subject to a first-degree misdemeanor, punishable by up to a year in jail. House members unanimously passed the bill, 115-0, earlier this month...continue to full post

Full post as published by Sentencing Law and Policy on April 30, 2010 (boomark / email).