Florida lawmakers discuss Miya’s Law, named for slain Orange County woman - WFTV Orlando

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida lawmakers will host a news conference on Wednesday to discuss Miya’s Law, a bill filed in honor of slain Orange County woman Miya Marcano.

Bill sponsors Sen. Linda Stewart and Rep. Robin Bartleman will be joined by other lawmakers and Marcano’s family for the news conference at 11 a.m.

Investigators say Marcano, 19, was abducted from her UCF-area apartment by one of the complex’s maintenance workers and murdered.

The bill is aimed at increasing protections for Florida tenants.

The law would require landlords to conduct national background screenings, including a criminal history record and sexual offender registries, on all employees, and gives landlords the ability to disqualify applicants who have a history of violent criminal offenses.

It would also strengthen requirements regarding access to individual units.

Stay tuned to Channel 9 Eyewitness News for updates from the news conference.

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