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FL S1750

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

  • Increases mandatory minimum sentences for repeat sexual offenders, including raising the minimum for violations of s. 800.04(5) from 10 to 15 years and s. 827.071(2) from 20 to 30 years

  • Elevates the offense of using a child in a sexual performance from a second-degree to a first-degree felony with a 15-year mandatory minimum for offenders 18 or older; creates a life felony with 25-year mandatory minimum when the child is younger than 12

  • Upgrades possession of child pornography from a third-degree to a second-degree felony and transmission of child pornography from a third-degree to a second-degree felony with a 5-year mandatory minimum

  • Expands the definition of "transmit" to include sharing links or access credentials to cloud storage containing child pornography

  • Increases penalties for sexual activities involving animals from third-degree to second-degree felonies for direct contact or aiding such contact, and requires animal ownership prohibitions for at least 5 years following conviction

Legislative Description

Sexual Offenses

Last Action

Laid on Table, refer to CS/CS/HB 1159

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Fiscal Policy2/26/2026
Appropriations Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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