Bill > H1353

This bill amends Florida Statute 784.048 to revise the definitions of "harass" and "cyberstalk" by clarifying that the conduct must be directed at a specific person who is either named or described in enough detail to be clearly identified, and that this conduct must cause substantial emotional distress and serve no legitimate purpose. The bill also reenacts other statutes that reference these definitions, specifically Section 784.0493, which deals with harassment or intimidation based on religious or ethnic heritage, and Section 1006.147, which addresses bullying and harassment in public K-12 education, to ensure they incorporate the updated definitions. The changes are intended to strengthen protections against harassment and cyberstalking by making the definitions more precise, and the bill will become effective on July 1, 2026.

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https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1353