(Online Dating Industry Journal) The Internet Predator Awareness and Online Safety Act (SB 1536, HB 411), that was being considered in Florida, no longer exists due to the bill dying after being referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice. The Bill, which picked up steam in late March, never was referred to a Senate vote. Senate sessions concluded on May 2, 2008, and earlier this week the official final entry into the Bill's status became "Died in Committee on Criminal Justice on Monday, May 05, 2008 7:11 AM."
The Bill would have required online dating services to do background checks on Florida residents or disclose via several mediums (online, email, etc.) that they don't do background checks.
The bill gained momentum in late March after being approved by the Commerce Committee and receiving a lot of media attention. However, after its initial victory, the Bill went nowhere.
Another attempt at passing an online dating background check bill in Florida will likely take place again next year as it has the last four years. Each time the bill was sponsored by Rep. Kevin Ambler.
Related Links
Opposition Letter to Florida Background Check Bill
Florida Bill Changes
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