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FL S1742

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates new Florida crime of "indecent exposure of sexual organs while observing a child" for intentionally exposing sexual organs or performing sexual acts while viewing a child under 16 for sexual gratification
  • Classifies the offense as a third-degree felony under Florida sentencing guidelines
  • Defines "observing" as intentionally viewing another person while being reasonably capable of being seen by that person
  • Eliminates defense claims that the child was unaware of the conduct or did not see the offender's sexual organs
  • Provides exceptions for mothers breastfeeding and individuals who are nude in designated areas
  • Repeals existing statute 800.02 relating to "unnatural and lascivious acts" while conforming related statutes on interview limits and search warrants

Legislative Description

Indecent Exposure of Sexual Organs While Observing a Child

Last Action

Laid on Table, refer to CS/CS/HB 1525

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Fiscal Policy2/26/2026
Appropriations Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice1/28/2026

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