The bill CS/CS/HB 757 introduces significant amendments to Florida's criminal statutes, particularly focusing on the possession, solicitation, and promotion of lewd or lascivious images involving identifiable minors. It establishes a new section, 800.045, which defines key terms and makes it unlawful to possess such images with the intent to promote them, or to solicit, control, or intentionally view them. Violations are classified as felonies, with specific penalties outlined. The bill also amends existing laws related to child pornography and sexual performance by minors, enhancing the criteria for lewd exhibition and expanding definitions related to child exploitation.

Additionally, the bill revises section 836.13 to prohibit the generation and solicitation of altered sexual depictions of identifiable persons without their consent, categorizing these actions as felonies as well. It clarifies that disclaimers in altered depictions do not exempt individuals from criminal liability. The legislation updates the offense severity ranking chart in the Criminal Punishment Code to include these new offenses, ensuring they are properly categorized. Overall, the bill aims to strengthen protections against the exploitation of minors and unauthorized alterations of sexual depictions, with an effective date set for October 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
H 757 Filed: 921.0022
H 757 c1: 827.071, 921.0022