CS/HB 787 Summary

• Creates section 847.0042, F.S., making it illegal to knowingly transmit or post nude photographs or videos along with personal identifying information on social media or websites for the purpose of harassment.

• Defines "harass" as conduct directed at a specific person intended to cause substantial emotional distress and serving no legitimate purpose.

• Establishes criminal penalties: third-degree felony for violations; second-degree felony if the offender is 18 years or older and the victim was younger than 16 when the image was made.

• Amends section 921.244, F.S., to require courts to impose no-contact orders on convicted offenders; violating the order is a third-degree felony with consecutive sentencing.

• Takes effect October 1, 2013.