House Approves Bills to Crack Down on Sexual Predators

The Florida House of Representatives approved a set of bills on Wednesday to give violent sexual offenders longer sentences.

Three Senate billswhich passed on the first day of the legislative sessionwere included in the four approved Wednesday.

"This will make Florida the safest state in America to raise a family," said Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Shalimar. "And the worst state for violent sexual predators."

Some provisions of the bills would make sure there are more notification requirements if a sexual predator is in custody or released from the Florida Civil Commitment Center. Another would require colleges and universities to notify students if a sexual predator was on campus.

Rep. Katie Edwards, D-Plantation, praised the bills:"It's a proud moment," she said.