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Lawmakers file Miya's Law, prompted by the killing of 19-year-old Miya Marcano - mycbs4.com

Lawmakers are expected to take up the issue during their next legislative session that starts on Jan. 11.(Getty Images)<p&gt{/p}
Lawmakers are expected to take up the issue during their next legislative session that starts on Jan. 11.(Getty Images)<p>{/p}

State Lawmakers on Friday, filed Miya's Law, which was prompted by the killing of 19-year-old Miya Marcano earlier this year at an Orlando apartment complex. Police believe a maintenance worker attacked and killed Marcano at her home back in September. Investigators say he was able to gain access to her apartment with a master key, despite having a criminal background. State Sen. Linda Stewart introduced the bill as SB 898.

If approved, Miya's Law would make several changes, including, requiring apartments to do background checks on all employees using national databases. Landlords would also be able to disqualify those convicted of violent or sexual crimes for employment. The bill would also require apartments to create and maintain logs for keys and increase unit entry notices from 12 to 24 hours. The Legislature will get its say when members return for the regular session in January.



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