FL S0112

Creates Florida Statute 817.535 to criminalize filing false documents with intent to defraud or harass that affect ownership, transfer, or encumbrance of real or personal property, establishing third-degree felony penalties with enhancement to second-degree for repeat offenses.

Increases penalties to second-degree or first-degree felonies when false documents target public officers or employees, when offender is incarcerated or under supervision, or when property owner incurs financial losses including attorney fees.

Establishes civil cause of action for persons adversely affected by false instruments, allowing recovery of actual and punitive damages, up to $2,500 civil penalty per instrument, and reasonable attorney fees for prevailing parties.

Authorizes courts to declare false instruments null and void, seal them from official records, and enjoin perpetrators from filing future documents without judicial pre-approval; provides law enforcement access to sealed records.

Amends Section 843.0855 to revise criminal penalties for impersonation of public officers or employees and simulation of legal process, and updates Criminal Punishment Code severity ranking chart to classify new offenses.