Florida Bill Prohibits persons convicted of certain sexual offenses from unsupervised work in specified locations.
Florida Representative Daniels introduced H.B. 985, which is called, “Protecting the public security”. The Bill would prohibit persons required to register as sex offenders from unsupervised work in certain locations, such as, “any dwelling unit, premises, school, child care facility, park, or playground”.
A dwelling unit is essentially a residence. So if someone’s work involves working in a home, they would need a chaperone. A technical reading of the proposed law would prohibit someone from working from home, unless they are supervised.
Thankfully, the Bill would only apply to people whose offenses occur on or after October 1, 2019. Regardless, it’s another work restriction on those required to register.
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So quick question. If this bill passes what happens to a registrant that has a home based business or work remotely from their home?
It only applies prospectively, not retroactively. People who commit an offense after 10/1/19 won’t be able to work from home as the bill is currently written.
Thank you for insight. If this passes, so much for life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. I dont see how this would stand up in court. Working remotely from home has no bearing on “public interest or protection”
So this affects future FAC members who don’t realize they need a voice, yet.
If people are already living over 1,000 from any school or park, then giving them a reason not to leave those homes (such as operating a home based business) ought to be viewed by the public as a positive thing, no?
I mean, some SO laws, while wrongheaded, at least carry an intuitive appeal, such as banishment laws. But a ban on home based businesses doesn’t even have that, does it?
How much momentum does this bill appear to have, and what can we do at least to encourage an amendment clearing this up?
Agreed – Just saying it will not cause anyone to lose their job… yet
Wow This bill sure sounds like punishment to me not allowed to work unsupervised. That sounds as if a person needs to check in to a probation/parole office. I guess that would be similar to a criminal supervision if anything.
If it isn’t criminal intent why no other violent crimes are included?
Also when does Lauren Book term end in another two (2) years? If someone would have ran against her I feel some of this bills and laws would not seen the light. I truly feel empathy and sorrow for those who continue to live that cress pool of a state.
I agree with you completely. I started my own business to work remotely from home to avoid many of the issues faced when looking for work and then in the workplace. It boggles my mind and scares me to death that I might not be allowed to work at home by myself. How is this not punishment, taking away my right to work?
what is to say local yokels/county monty [citizen band radio term for city and county police] wont interptet the law against us
They just couldn’t let a legislative session pass without taking a shot at SO’s.
Talk about forcibly screwing people. They all should register for raping our rights.
Sadly, the session hasn’t even started. It starts on March 5th.
http://flsenate.gov/Session
https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/kimberly-daniels-thank-god-slavery/
Another fine example of our Florida Legislative Branch…..
FAC, this bill is beyond the pale; nothing but punishment; renders registered citizens 100 percent unemployable. If this kind of legislation doesn’t call for a march on Tallahassee, what will?
The important thing is: you are allowed to be alone inside a dwelling unsupervised. You only become a risk to children when you start patching drywall. Now the question is: “What is work?”. If I feed my neighbor’s dog when he is in the hospital can I be arrested because “feeding a dog” is “work”?