Rep. Wyman Duggan bill files to fight fake sexual images · floridian

Pro Tempore Wyman Duggan President (R-Jacksonville) submitted a draft law on Wednesday to protect Florida against victimization on false sexual images.

Wyman Duggan’s HB 1161 It would force the elimination of modified sexual representations posted on an Internet website or on an online platform without the person’s consent. It also mandates the web site or the Internet platform to set a policy process to eliminate fake images or videos until December 31, 2025, after the victim recognizes that he has become a target.

The draft law also specified that the Internet, web site or platform would not be criminally responsible for representation.

HB 1161 is an extension of a draft law adopted in 2022 by former Democrat leader Lauren Book. The law has set criminal and civil sanctions for Online Predators who knowingly share “deep” sexually explicit images without the consent of an internet, sometimes called “revenge porn”.

“When personal and private images are stolen, bought and sold online, we can now respond to the bad actors.” said. “Recognizing the crime of” cyber traffic “and recognizing the existence of deepfake images, I offered victims of these offenses to hope that they will be heard and helped. Each state in the country must follow the leadership of Florida by updating their laws to reflect new threats in the digital age. “

If it had passed, the HB 1161 would come into effect to become law.

Wyman Duggan also submitted another draft law to increase the status of limitations on crimes against children. More accurate, HB 1171 would start limiting when a law enforcement agency is notified of the crime.

If it had passed, the HB 1171 would enter into force on July 1.

Floridian addressed Speaker Pro Tempore Duggan for comments at HB 1161 and 1171