This bill amends Florida law to address the unauthorized generation, possession, and promotion of altered sexual depictions of identifiable persons without their consent. It introduces new definitions, such as "altered sexual depiction," and establishes penalties for willfully and maliciously generating or possessing such depictions, classifying these offenses as third-degree felonies. The bill also allows aggrieved individuals to initiate civil actions against violators and outlines exceptions for actions taken for legitimate medical, literary, academic, or scientific purposes. Furthermore, it clarifies that the presence of a disclaimer in altered depictions does not exempt individuals from criminal liability.

In addition to the new provisions, the bill revises the offense severity ranking chart within the Criminal Punishment Code to include the newly created offenses. It specifies that certain entities, including law enforcement and interactive computer service providers, are exempt from the penalties outlined in this section. The proposed changes aim to enhance legal clarity and strengthen protections against the unauthorized use of altered sexual images, while also addressing emerging issues related to digital privacy and consent. If passed, the bill is set to take effect on October 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
S 1180 Filed: 921.0022
S 1180 c1: 836.13, 921.0022