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FL H1335
Bill
Status
4/30/2010
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Abruzzo
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AI Summary
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Creates a new offense of sexting for minors who knowingly transmit or distribute nude photographs or videos of themselves that are harmful to minors using electronic devices
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Establishes penalties escalating by offense: first offense is a noncriminal violation with 8 hours community service and $25 fine; second offense is a second-degree misdemeanor; third offense is a first-degree misdemeanor; fourth or subsequent offense is a third-degree felony
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Makes possession of nude photographs or videos transmitted by another minor a sexting offense under the same penalty structure
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Treats multiple transmissions or possessions of nude images within a 24-hour period as a single offense
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Preserves the ability to prosecute minors for conduct involving depictions of sexual conduct, sexual excitement, or stalking under existing statutes
Legislative Description
Offense of Sexting
Last Action
Died in Committee on Criminal & Civil Justice Appropriations (CGHC)
4/30/2010