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 defines "sexually cyberharass" as the intentional publication or dissemination of a sexually explicit image without the depicted person's consent, particularly if it includes personal identification information. It introduces enhanced penalties for repeat offenders and those who commit violations for financial gain, categorizing such actions as felonies.

Additionally, the bill sets a statute of limitations for prosecuting sexual cyberharassment offenses, allowing misdemeanor charges to be filed within five years and felony charges within seven years of the offense or its discovery by the victim. It also revises the definition of "felony sexual offense" to include new offenses created by this act, impacting voting rights restoration. The bill provides for punitive damages in civil actions against violators and clarifies that certain entities, such as law enforcement and internet service providers, are exempt from these penalties under specific circumstances. The act 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
H 1451 c2: 784.049, 98.0751
H 1451 er: 784.049, 98.0751