Police believe 19 year old Valencia College student Miya Marcano was killed by a maintenance worker at Arden Villas who had a master key to her apartment. Orlando State Senator Linda Stewart is putting finishing touches on "Miya's Law" which would require apartment complexes to conduct national background checks on employees and establish procedures for issuing keys to workers.
"Everyone deserves to feel safe in their homes," Senator Stewart said, "and we are hopeful that "Miya's Law" will help make that a reality."
Stewart says her daughter lives in an apartment at the University of Florida and it's her expectation that she is safe and will come home.
"Those were Miya's parent's expectations, and their lives are forever changed. This horrible tragedy helped shed light on gaping security holes that exist, and we must ensure the safety of all Floridians in multi-family rentals."
State lawmakers will consider "Miya's Law" during the regular legislative session that starts in January. There are 2.8 million renters living in the state of Florida
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