FDLE Creates 'Dream Defender Rule' to Limit After-Hours Access to Capitol

The Dream Defenders camped out at the Florida Capitol for 31 days and even slept over in front of Gov. Rick Scott's office to protest the controversial Stand Your Ground law in Florida, but if it's up to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, that won't be happening again any time soon.

FDLE's proposal would require members of the public to leave the Capitol building by 5 p.m. each weekday or within 30 minutes of the end of public meetings. Capitol police could arrest for trespassing anyone who doesn't leave when they're told. In addition, no one would be allowed to stay overnight at the Capitol or prepare food in publicly accessible parts of the Capitol. According to the News Service of Florida, there would also be additional restrictions on those who have cards allowing them to access the building and how many people could accompany them.

The suggested changes are directed at enabling Capitol police to better secure the Capitol building complex property, safeguard those who work and visit within the Capitol and ensure security services are provided in the most efficient manner, says a document outlining the changes.

FDLE's proposal would still have to be approved by Gov. Rick Scott, Senate President Don Gaetz, R-Niceville, and House Speaker Will Weatherford, R-Wesley Chapel, before it would go into effect. The state fire marshal is also supposed to be consulted.