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FL H0595

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2011

Primary Sponsor

Mark Pafford

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds new definition of "intentionally view" to Florida Statutes section 827.071, meaning to deliberately, purposefully, and voluntarily view child sexual abuse material.

  • Expands prohibition on possession of child sexual abuse material to include controlling or intentionally viewing photographs, motion pictures, images, computer depictions, and other presentations depicting sexual conduct by a child under 18 years old.

  • Makes each separate instance of possession, control, or intentional viewing a distinct felony offense of the third degree, punishable under Florida sentencing guidelines.

  • Provides exemption for material possessed, controlled, or intentionally viewed as part of a law enforcement investigation.

  • Updates the Criminal Punishment Code offense severity ranking chart to reflect the new "control or intentionally view" language for section 827.071(5) violations, maintaining third-degree felony classification.

Legislative Description

Sexual Performance by a Child

Last Action

Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration

5/7/2011

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice Subcommittee2/16/2011

Full Bill Text

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