The bill introduces a new section, 914.18, to the Florida Statutes, which mandates that individuals acting on behalf of a criminal defendant, such as attorneys or investigators, must file a notice of intent to contact a victim before doing so. This notice must be submitted within 72 hours prior to the contact and is specifically required for the purpose of obtaining information related to a pending criminal proceeding. However, this requirement does not apply to contacts made during court proceedings or depositions.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that the notice must be filed using a standard form that will be developed and made available by the state attorney in each judicial circuit. The effective date for this legislation is set for July 1, 2026.