This bill aims to address the issue of indecent exposure of sexual organs to minors by repealing the existing statute, s. 800.02, F.S., which pertains to unnatural and lascivious acts, and creating a new statute, s. 800.035, F.S. The new law prohibits individuals from intentionally exposing their sexual organs in a lewd or lascivious manner or performing specified sexual acts while viewing a person under the age of 16 for the purpose of sexual arousal or gratification. The bill defines "viewing" and establishes that a violation of this statute constitutes a third-degree felony, with certain exceptions for breastfeeding mothers and individuals in designated nude areas.

Additionally, the bill amends existing statutes, ss. 914.16 and 933.18, F.S., to remove references to the repealed s. 800.02 and to ensure that the legal framework aligns with the new provisions. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
S 1742 c1: 800.02, 914.16, 933.18