Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Legislation Strengthening Protections for Children and Increasing Penalties for Sexual Offenses
March 31, 2026
March 31, 2026
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 31 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Legislation Strengthening Protections for Children and Increasing Penalties for Sexual Offenses
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TAMPA, Fla.-Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 445, known as Missy's Law, and House Bill 1159, two pieces of legislation aimed at strengthening protections for children, enhancing penalties for sexual . . .
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Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Legislation Strengthening Protections for Children and Increasing Penalties for Sexual Offenses
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TAMPA, Fla.-Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 445, known as Missy's Law, and House Bill 1159, two pieces of legislation aimed at strengthening protections for children, enhancing penalties for sexual . . .