The bill amends several sections of Florida law to strengthen the legal framework surrounding child pornography and altered sexual depictions. It revises the definition of "child pornography" to include not only images of minors engaged in sexual conduct but also any image depicting a minor with actual or simulated exhibition of the genitals. Additionally, the bill introduces a new definition for "generate," which refers to the creation or modification of images involving identifiable persons. It establishes criminal penalties for the generation and possession of altered sexual depictions without consent, classifying these offenses as felonies of varying degrees.

Furthermore, the bill updates the offense severity ranking chart in the Criminal Punishment Code to include the new offenses created by this act. It provides a framework for civil actions against individuals who violate the provisions related to altered sexual depictions, allowing aggrieved persons to seek injunctive relief and monetary damages. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2025, thereby enhancing protections against the exploitation of minors in sexual imagery.

Statutes affected:
H 757 Filed: 921.0022