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FL H1451
Bill
Status
Passed
5/23/2025
Primary Sponsor
Judiciary Committee
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AI Summary
- Removes the prior requirements that sexual cyberharassment be committed "for no legitimate purpose" and "with the intent of causing substantial emotional distress," broadening the definition to cover intentional publication or dissemination of sexually explicit images without consent and contrary to the depicted person's reasonable expectation of privacy
- Creates a new third-degree felony for sexual cyberharassment committed for pecuniary or any other financial gain, with a second or subsequent financial-gain violation elevated to a second-degree felony
- Expands the definition of "sexually explicit image" to include images depicting the display of semen or vaginal secretion on a person, and adds punitive damages as an available remedy in civil actions alongside the existing $10,000 minimum or actual damages
- Establishes specific statutes of limitations: 5 years for misdemeanor violations and 7 years for felony violations, or 3 years after the victim discovers the offense, whichever is later
- Adds the new felony sexual cyberharassment offenses (s. 784.049(3)(b) and (4)) to the definition of "felony sexual offense" for purposes of voting rights restoration under s. 98.0751, effective October 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Sexual Cyberharassment
Last Action
Chapter No. 2025-84
5/23/2025
Committee Referrals
Judiciary4/2/2025
Criminal Justice Subcommittee3/5/2025
Full Bill Text
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