Signed by Governor Ron DeSantis

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that increases the monetary damages an individual may receive as a result of violations relating to sexual cyberharassment.

Highlights:

• Expands definition of “sexual conduct” to include simulated exhibition of the genitals (Page 4).

• Authorizes persons aggrieved by sexual cyberharassment to obtain damages up to $10,000 (Page 5).

• Defines “child pornography” as “Any image that has been created, altered, adapted, or modified by electronic, mechanical, or other means, to portray an identifiable minor engaged in sexual conduct” (Page 6).

• Expands definition of “sexual contact with an animal” (Page 10).

• Prohibits “altered sexual depiction” (Page 12).

• Prohibits “theft or unauthorized promotion of a sexually explicit image” (Page 15).

• Authorizes warrantless arrests of persons in possession of “child-like sex doll” (Page 20).

• Establishes effective date of October 1, 2022 (Page 62).

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