Kelli Stargel and Katie Edwards Look to Prevent Sex Offenders from Accessing Porn

Sen. Kelli Stargel, R-Lakeland, and Rep. Katie Edwards, D-Plantation, reached across party lines on Wednesday to file a bill which would ensure sex offenders cant access pornography when on probation.

Stargel weighed in on the current laws deficits.

Pornography is a catalyst to a range of sexual offences in our culture, said Stargel. This bill is common-sense legislation. Currently, a sex offender can view pornography if it is not relevant to their sexual offense. I believe it is in the best interest of the offender and the public that all pornography is prohibited to sexual offenders, regardless of the persons prior deviant behavior. I am proud to sponsor legislation with Representative Edwards which works toward a safer Florida for all citizens.

"It's imperative that Florida act now to close a loophole in the law that restricts the court's ability to keep the public safe from sexual offenders, said Edwards. This bill gives us one more tool to make sure that sex offenders don't risk relapse.