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Introduced
01/09/2026
01/09/2026
In Committee
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to lewd or lascivious acts; repealing s. 800.02, F.S., relating to unnatural and lascivious acts; creating s. 800.035, F.S.; prohibiting a person from intentionally exposing or exhibiting his or her sexual organs in a lewd or lascivious manner while observing a child under 16 years of age or performing specified sexual acts while observing a child under 16 years of age for a specified purpose; defining the term "observing"; providing a criminal penalty; prohibiting a certain defense from being raised; providing exceptions; amending ss. 914.16 and 933.18, F.S.; conforming cross-references; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill repeals an existing law concerning unnatural and lascivious acts and creates a new law that prohibits intentionally exposing sexual organs in a lewd or lascivious manner or performing certain sexual acts while intentionally observing a child under 16 years of age for sexual arousal or gratification. The term "observing" is defined as intentionally viewing someone when the offender could reasonably be seen. This new offense is classified as a third-degree felony, and it is not a defense if the child was unaware of the offender's actions or did not see the sexual organs, though exceptions exist for mothers breastfeeding or individuals nude in designated areas. The bill also makes conforming changes to other laws related to child abuse interviews and search warrants, removing references to the repealed law and updating cross-references to the new statute, with the changes taking effect on October 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
Other Sponsors (2)
Criminal Justice Subcommittee (House), Judiciary Committee (House)
Last Action
Added to Second Reading Calendar (on 02/04/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1525 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1525/BillText/c2/PDF |
| Analysis - Judiciary Committee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1525/Analyses/h1525b.JDC.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1525/BillText/c1/PDF |
| Analysis - Criminal Justice Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1525/Analyses/h1525a.CRM.PDF |
| https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1525/Amendment/143169/PDF | |
| Analysis - Criminal Justice Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1525/Analyses/h1525.CRM.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1525/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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