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FL H0245

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Criminal Justice Subcommittee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

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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