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Introduced
11/05/2025
11/05/2025
In Committee
11/17/2025
11/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to child pornography terminology; amending ss. 39.0138, 92.56, 92.561, 435.07, 456.074, 775.0847, 827.071, 827.072, 836.13, 836.14, 847.001, 847.002, 847.01357, 847.0139, 903.011, 948.06, 960.03, and 960.197, F.S.; replacing the term “child pornography” with the term “child sexual abuse material”; amending ss. 847.0137 and 921.0022, F.S.; replacing the terms “pornography” and “child pornography” with the term “child sexual abuse material”; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill replaces the term "child pornography" with "child sexual abuse material" across multiple sections of Florida state law, reflecting a shift in terminology to more accurately describe the nature of such content. The bill amends numerous statutes to replace references to "child pornography" with "child sexual abuse material" in areas such as criminal records checks, judicial proceedings, victim identification, and legal definitions. This change applies to various legal contexts, including child protection, sexual offense laws, and victim assistance programs. The modification aims to emphasize the serious and harmful nature of images depicting sexual abuse of minors, highlighting that such content represents actual abuse of children rather than a neutral term like "pornography." The bill maintains the existing legal framework and penalties associated with these offenses while updating the language to be more precise and victim-centered. The changes will take effect on July 1, 2026, giving state agencies and legal systems time to adapt to the new terminology.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Other Sponsors (1)
Criminal Justice (Senate)
Last Action
CS by Criminal Justice read 1st time (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/398 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/398/BillText/c1/HTML |
| Analysis - Criminal Justice (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/398/Analyses/2026s00398.cj.PDF |
| https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/398/Amendment/780652/HTML | |
| Analysis - Criminal Justice (Pre-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/398/Analyses/2026s00398.pre.cj.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/398/BillText/Filed/HTML |
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