The bill amends Florida Statutes to address sexual cyberharassment by revising definitions, legislative findings, and penalties associated with the offense. It establishes that a person depicted in a sexually explicit image retains a reasonable expectation of privacy, even if the image was shared consensually. The bill introduces enhanced penalties for repeat offenders, categorizing a second or subsequent conviction as a felony of the third degree, and imposes stricter penalties for violations committed for financial gain, which can escalate to a felony of the second degree upon repeat offenses. Additionally, it allows for punitive damages in civil actions against violators.

Furthermore, the bill sets a statute of limitations for prosecuting sexual cyberharassment offenses, requiring misdemeanor charges to be filed within five years and felony charges within seven years of the offense or discovery by the victim. It also revises the definition of "felony sexual offense" to include new offenses created by this act, thereby impacting voting rights restoration for individuals convicted of such offenses. The bill is set to take effect on October 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
H 1451 Filed: 784.049, 98.0751
H 1451 c1: 784.049, 775.15, 98.0751