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HB 931

Career Offender Registration

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jessica Baker and 2 co-sponsors

HB 931 creates a Florida career offender registry requiring repeat felons to register with authorities, enabling public tracking of individuals convicted of multiple serious crimes within defined periods.

Laid on Table, refer to CS/SB 1332
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Bill Summary · HB 931

Legislative bill overview

HB 931 establishes a career offender registration system in Florida that requires individuals convicted of multiple felonies within a specified timeframe to register with authorities and comply with tracking and notification requirements. The bill creates new classifications and penalties for those meeting the "career offender" threshold, similar to existing sex offender registry models but applied to repeat violent or serious felony offenders.

Why is this important

This legislation would expand Florida's public safety infrastructure by creating an additional layer of offender monitoring beyond current probation and parole systems. The registry mechanism could affect employment, housing, and community reintegration for thousands of repeat offenders while potentially influencing sentencing decisions and plea negotiations statewide.

Potential points of contention

  • Constitutional concerns: Similar registries have faced legal challenges regarding due process, ex post facto violations, and whether registration constitutes additional punishment beyond sentencing
  • Definition scope: Disagreement likely exists over which felonies qualify as "career offender" triggers and whether the threshold (number and timeframe) is appropriately calibrated
  • Collateral consequences: Critics argue extensive registration requirements create barriers to employment and housing that may increase recidivism rather than reduce it, while supporters contend public safety justifies these restrictions

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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