This bill aims to address lewd or lascivious acts by repealing the existing statute, s. 800.02, Florida Statutes, which pertains to unnatural and lascivious acts, and creating a new statute, s. 800.035. The new statute prohibits individuals from intentionally exposing or exhibiting their sexual organs in a lewd or lascivious manner while observing a child under 16 years of age, or performing specified sexual acts for the purpose of sexual arousal or gratification while in the presence of such a child. The bill defines "observing" and establishes that committing this offense is a felony of the third degree, with specific penalties outlined. Additionally, it clarifies that a defense cannot be raised if the child was unaware of the offender's actions.

The bill also amends existing statutes, specifically ss. 914.16 and 933.18, to remove references to the repealed s. 800.02 and ensure consistency with the new provisions. It provides exceptions for certain situations, such as breastfeeding mothers and individuals who are nude in designated areas. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
H 1525 c2: 800.02, 914.16, 933.18