New Grooming Legislation: What could possibly go wrong
New legislation always faces the challenge of being specific enough when defining the target that is being sought with restrictions or sanctions. There is no justice in casting a big net hoping it catches the right activity or individuals. Creating a series of unintended consequences or injustices is a caution.
The attached article from Reason describes how one person faced criminal challenges for innocent behavior.
Florida bills SB1238/HB1135 Lewd and Lascivious Grooming have potential shortcomings that could lead to similar scenarios described in the attached story. The potential for teachers, youth pastors, mentors in protected classes facing unintended risks exists.
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