Ron DeSantis could soon sign legislation that creates a statewide registry for pimps and johns in an effort to crack down on human trafficking. But Florida officials are not stopping there. With their eyes on the Super Bowl and WrestleMania, both of which the state will host in , officials are looking for new ways to ensure victims are not trafficked for sex or labor. Heather Fitzenhagen, the sponsor of the bill, told members of the council on Friday.
Parts of the bill targeting massage parlors were tacked on after police accused New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft and 24 other men of soliciting prostitution at a Jupiter massage parlor in February. Police initially said the sting was in connection with a human trafficking case, but no charges related to that crime have been filed.
The bill HB has not formally been sent to DeSantis. But Lt. Manage my subscription Activate my subscription Subscribe Log in Log out. Long Reads. Photo Galleries. Connect with us. By News Service of Florida.
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