FL S0916

Expands the definition of "cyberstalking" under s. 784.048 to include accessing or attempting to access another person's online accounts or Internet-connected home electronic systems without permission, in addition to existing electronic communication harassment provisions.

Amends s. 815.06 to establish criminal offenses against users of computers and electronic devices when a person willfully, knowingly, and "without authorization or exceeding authorization" performs specified acts, including unauthorized access, data disruption, equipment damage, and audio/video surveillance.

Maintains existing criminal penalties: third-degree felony for standard violations of s. 815.06, second-degree felony for violations involving $5,000+ damage or fraud schemes, and first-degree felony for violations endangering human life or disrupting medical equipment.

Reenacts multiple statutes cross-referencing stalking and computer crime offenses to incorporate the amended definitions, including provisions related to firearms sales, rape crisis funding, DNA databases, terrorism, and school bullying policies.

Takes effect October 1, 2019.