No. CS/HB 245
Filed under Criminal Justice.
Child Pornography Terminology; Replaces the term "child pornography" with the term "child sexual abuse material"; provides legislative intent and applicability, etc.
Plain English Summary
AI-GENERATEDThe bill replaces the term "child pornography" with "child sexual abuse material" in 21 Florida statutes. It explicitly states this change does not alter the definition or elements of any offense.
A new section, 847.0015, mandates that prior judicial interpretations of child pornography laws must apply identically to the new terminology. This ensures legal continuity for existing cases and future prosecutions.
The change affects criminal penalties, civil remedies, and victim compensation. For example, victims of child sexual abuse material may still receive compensation for psychological injury under the updated definitions.
The bill takes effect on July 1, 2026. It standardizes terminology across criminal, civil, and administrative laws to emphasize the victim's status without changing substantive legal requirements.
AICreates a new statute that mandates the use of the term "child sexual abuse material" across the Florida Statutes and requires courts to apply prior case law interpreting "child pornography" to the new term.
AIReplaces "child pornography" with "child sexual abuse material" in the definitions and penalties for offenses involving the production, possession, promotion, and transmission of such material.
AIUpdates the term "child pornography" to "child sexual abuse material" in civil remedy, immunity, and victim compensation statutes, ensuring consistent terminology for legal proceedings and victim support.
AIUpdates the term "child pornography" to "child sexual abuse material" in statutes governing court records, pretrial release, and criminal history checks, ensuring consistent terminology in judicial proceedings.