The bill, titled "Brooke's Law," aims to address the issue of altered sexual depictions being posted online without the consent of the individuals depicted. It amends section 836.13 of the Florida Statutes by defining the term "covered platform" and requiring these platforms to establish a process for the removal of such depictions. The bill mandates that by December 31, 2025, covered platforms must allow identifiable persons or their authorized representatives to notify them of non-consensual altered sexual depictions and request their removal. The process must include specific requirements for notification, such as providing a signature, identification of the altered depiction, and a statement of good faith belief regarding the lack of consent.
Additionally, the bill provides immunity for covered platforms that comply in good faith with removal requests and outlines penalties for those that fail to comply reasonably with the established notice and removal obligations. It also specifies exceptions for certain types of services, such as telecommunications and electronic mail, and includes a severability clause to ensure that if any part of the law is deemed invalid, the remaining provisions will still be enforceable. The act is set to take effect upon becoming law.