The proposed bill aims to strengthen laws regarding sexual images involving minors and identifiable persons. It amends section 827.071 of the Florida Statutes to expand the definition of child pornography to include any image depicting a minor with actual or simulated exhibition of the genitals. Additionally, it introduces new provisions that prohibit the creation and possession of lewd imagery involving children, with specified criminal penalties for violations. The bill also defines the term "generate" in section 836.13, making it illegal to generate or possess altered sexual depictions of identifiable persons without their consent, and establishes civil actions for those aggrieved by such violations.

Furthermore, the bill ranks the newly created offenses on the Criminal Punishment Code's offense severity ranking chart, categorizing them as felonies of varying degrees. The effective date for the implementation of this act is set for October 1, 2025. Overall, the legislation seeks to enhance protections for minors against sexual exploitation and to hold offenders accountable through stricter penalties and civil remedies.

Statutes affected:
S 1180 Filed: 921.0022