This bill amends Florida Statutes sections 770.02 and 770.04, focusing on defamation, false light, and the unauthorized publication of names or likenesses. It introduces a requirement that articles or broadcasts published on the Internet must be permanently removed within a specified timeframe to limit damages for defamation claims. Specifically, if a published statement is found to be false, the continued presence of that statement online will be considered a new publication, which affects the statute of limitations and removes certain privileges for the owner or operator of the content.

Additionally, the bill provides immunity for certain media personnel, such as those working for newspapers, if they exercise due care to prevent the publication of defamatory statements. The amendments clarify the conditions under which corrections, apologies, or retractions must be made, including specific timeframes based on the publication frequency. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
S 752 Filed: 770.02, 770.04