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Introduced
01/06/2024
01/06/2024
In Committee
02/28/2024
02/28/2024
Crossed Over
03/01/2024
03/01/2024
Passed
04/26/2024
04/26/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/29/2024
04/29/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to digital voyeurism; amending s. 810.145, F.S.; providing definitions; redesignating the offense of "video voyeurism" as "digital voyeurism"; revising the elements of the offense; providing criminal penalties; providing reduced criminal penalties for certain violations by persons who are under 19 years of age; redesignating the offense of "video voyeurism dissemination" as "digital voyeurism dissemination"; revising the elements of the offense; providing criminal penalties; specifying that each instance of certain violations is a separate offense; providing for reclassification of certain violations by certain persons; amending s. 921.0022, F.S.; ranking offenses on the offense severity ranking chart of the Criminal Punishment Code; amending ss. 397.417, 435.04, 456.074, 775.15, 943.0584, and 1012.315, F.S.; conforming provisions to changes made by the act; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill proposes several key changes to Florida's laws regarding "digital voyeurism" (previously known as "video voyeurism"). It redefines the offense, revises the elements, and provides criminal penalties - with reduced penalties for those under 19 years old. It also renames the offense of "video voyeurism dissemination" as "digital voyeurism dissemination" and revises its elements and penalties. Additionally, the bill ranks these offenses on the offense severity ranking chart of the Criminal Punishment Code. The bill also makes conforming changes to various other Florida statutes related to background screenings, licensure, and sexual misconduct. The bill is set to take effect on October 1, 2024.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (23)
Hillary Cassel (R)*,
Lindsay Cross (D)*,
Doug Bankson (R),
Robin Bartleman (D),
Christopher Benjamin (D),
Kim Berfield (R),
Adam Botana (R),
Jennifer Canady (R),
Linda Chaney (R),
Anna Eskamani (D),
Gallop Franklin (D),
Alina García (R),
Rita Harris (D),
Christine Hunschofsky (D),
Dotie Joseph (D),
Vicki Lopez (R),
Johanna López (D),
Jim Mooney (R),
Toby Overdorf (R),
Michelle Salzman (R),
Dana Trabulsy (R),
Katherine Waldron (D),
Patricia Williams (D),
Other Sponsors (2)
Criminal Justice Subcommittee (House), Judiciary Committee (House)
Last Action
Chapter No. 2024-132 (on 04/29/2024)
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