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Introduced
01/20/2017
01/20/2017
In Committee
02/06/2017
02/06/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/05/2017
05/05/2017
Introduced Session
2017 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Prohibits covered businesses from manufacturing, distributing, or selling certain devices unless device contains active & operating filter that blocks Internet access to specified types of sexually oriented material, prostitution, assignation, lewdness, & human trafficking; provides for injunctive relief for violations; provides requirements for consumer to have such filter deactivated; requires filter deactivation fee & provides for collection & distribution thereof; prohibits distribution or sale of certain devices without filters to minors & adults; requires covered businesses to respond to reports of obscene material that has breached filter; requires covered businesses to unblock nonobscene material; exempts certain websites from filtering; authorizing Office of Statewide Prosecution to prosecute violations.
AI Summary
This bill, the "Human Trafficking Prevention Act (HTPA)", requires covered businesses (manufacturers, distributors, or sellers of devices with internet access) to include an active filter that blocks access to obscene material, child pornography, cyberharassment, prostitution, and human trafficking. The bill provides for injunctive relief if the filter is not included, allows consumers to request deactivation of the filter for a $20 fee, and requires covered businesses to respond to reports of breached filters and unblock non-obscene material. The bill also authorizes the Office of Statewide Prosecution to prosecute violations and directs the distribution of the filter deactivation fees to support victims of human trafficking and prevention efforts.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (6)
Ross Spano (R)*,
Lori Berman (D),
John Cortes (D),
Katie Edwards-Walpole (D),
Heather Fitzenhagen (R),
Clay Yarborough (R),
Last Action
Died in Careers and Competition Subcommittee (on 05/05/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2017/337 |
| Bill | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2017/0337/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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