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 such images without consent, particularly when personal identification information is involved. It introduces enhanced penalties for repeat offenders and those who commit violations for financial gain, categorizing these actions as felonies of varying degrees.

Additionally, the bill sets a statute of limitations for prosecuting sexual cyberharassment offenses, allowing five years for misdemeanors and seven years for felonies from the date of the offense or the victim's discovery of the offense. 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 and specifies that law enforcement officers are exempt from penalties when acting in the course of their duties. 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