The bill CS/CS/HB 757 introduces significant amendments to Florida law concerning the possession, solicitation, and promotion of lewd or lascivious images, particularly those involving identifiable minors. It establishes a new section, 800.045, which defines relevant terms and outlines criminal penalties for individuals who possess such images with the intent to promote, solicit, or intentionally view them. Additionally, the bill amends section 827.071 to provide criteria for determining lewd exhibitions involving minors and prohibits soliciting depictions of child pornography, along with corresponding penalties. It also modifies section 836.13 to prohibit the generation and solicitation of altered sexual depictions of identifiable persons without their consent, clarifying that a disclaimer in these depictions does not exempt individuals from criminal liability.

Moreover, the bill updates the offense severity ranking chart in section 921.0022 to include the new offenses created by this legislation, ensuring they are properly categorized within Florida's Criminal Punishment Code. It also outlines a comprehensive list of third-degree felonies, including unlawful use of confidential information, various drug-related offenses, and fraud-related crimes, while emphasizing the seriousness of offenses such as retail theft with intent to sell and insurance fraud. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2025, reflecting a legislative effort to strengthen the legal framework surrounding these criminal activities in Florida.

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