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FL H0245
Bill
Status
Enrolled
3/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Criminal Justice Subcommittee
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AI Summary
- Replaces the term "child pornography" with "child sexual abuse material" throughout Florida Statutes to emphasize that depicted children are victims of abuse
- Applies to multiple chapters of Florida law including criminal background checks, judicial proceedings, health care licensing, offense severity rankings, bail determinations, and victim compensation
- Preserves all existing legal definitions, offense elements, and penalties without substantive changes to the underlying crimes
- Maintains that prior judicial interpretations of "child pornography" apply equally to offenses using the new "child sexual abuse material" terminology
- Takes effect July 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Child Pornography Terminology
Last Action
Ordered engrossed, then enrolled
3/12/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary1/27/2026
Health And Human Services11/19/2025
Criminal Justice Subcommittee10/28/2025
Full Bill Text
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