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FL S0846

Bill

Status

Engrossed

5/2/2011

Primary Sponsor

Don Gaetz

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Origin

Senate

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Defines "intentionally view" as deliberately and voluntarily viewing material involving sexual conduct by a child, requiring proof of more than a single image over any period of time.

  • Expands Florida Statute 827.071 to prohibit knowingly possessing, controlling, or intentionally viewing any photograph, motion picture, or other presentation depicting sexual conduct by a child, with each separate item constituting a separate offense.

  • Classifies violation of the possession, control, or intentional viewing prohibition as a third-degree felony, punishable under Florida's Criminal Punishment Code.

  • Provides an exception 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 language regarding possession, control, or intentional viewing of child sexual abuse material, effective October 1, 2011.

Legislative Description

Prevention of Child Exploitation

Last Action

Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration

5/7/2011

Committee Referrals

Budget4/15/2011
Judiciary4/6/2011
Criminal Justice2/17/2011

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