Bill > H1451

This bill addresses sexual cyberharassment by updating Florida law to provide stronger protections against the non-consensual sharing of sexually explicit images. The legislation expands the definition of sexual cyberharassment to include intentionally publishing or disseminating sexually explicit images without the depicted person's consent, particularly when the image includes or is accompanied by personal identification information. The bill introduces enhanced criminal penalties, making it a first-degree misdemeanor for initial offenses and a third-degree felony for repeat offenders. Notably, the bill creates additional felony charges for those who commit sexual cyberharassment for financial gain, with escalating penalties for subsequent offenses. The legislation also establishes new statute of limitations for prosecuting these offenses, allowing misdemeanor cases to be brought within 5 years or 3 years after victim discovery, and felony cases within 7 years or 3 years after victim discovery. Victims are granted the right to pursue civil actions, including potential monetary damages up to $10,000, injunctive relief, and punitive damages. The bill further modifies voting rights restoration rules to include these new sexual cyberharassment offenses in the definition of felony sexual offenses. The law is set to take effect on October 1, 2025, and aims to protect individuals from the psychological harm caused by non-consensual sharing of intimate images.

Justice

Criminal Justice Subcommittee (House), Judiciary Committee (House)

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/1451