CS/HB 245: Child Pornography Terminology

GENERAL BILL by Criminal Justice Subcommittee, Baker; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Gossett-Seidman, Salzman, Yarkosky

Child Pornography Terminology; Replaces the term "child pornography" with the term "child sexual abuse material"; provides legislative intent and applicability, etc.

Current Bill Version Posted: 3/12/2026 04:32 PM

• Senate Committee References (1)

  1. Rules (RC)

• Related Bills (2)

  Bill Number Subject Filed By Last Action and Location	Relationship Learn more about bill relationships
  S 398 (c1) by Leek Child Pornography Terminology Last Action: 3/13/2026 S Died in Children, Families, and Elder Affairs	Similar
  H 1159 (er) by Criminal Justice Subcommittee Sexual Offenses Last Action: 4/1/2026 Chapter No. 2026-20	Compare

• Citations - Statute (21)

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  39.0138	Criminal history and other records checks; limit on placement of a child.	Page 2 (pdf)
  92.56	Judicial proceedings and court records involving sexual offenses and human trafficking.	Page 2 (pdf)
  92.561	Prohibition on reproduction of child pornography.	Page 3 (pdf)
  435.07	Exemptions from disqualification.	Page 4 (pdf)
  456.074	Certain health care practitioners; immediate suspension of license.	Page 7 (pdf)
  775.0847	Possession or promotion of certain images of child pornography; reclassification.	Page 8 (pdf)
  827.071	Sexual performance by a child; child pornography; penalties.	Page 9 (pdf)
  827.072	Generated child pornography.	Page 10 (pdf)
  836.13	Altered sexual depictions; prohibited acts; penalties; applicability.	Page 11 (pdf)
  836.14	Theft or unauthorized promotion of a sexually explicit image.	Page 12 (pdf)
  847.001	Definitions.	Page 12 (pdf)
  847.0015		Page 1 (pdf)
  847.002	Child pornography prosecutions.	Page 13 (pdf)
  847.01357	Exploited children’s civil remedy.	Page 14 (pdf)
  847.0137	Transmission of pornography by electronic device or equipment prohibited; penalties.	Page 15 (pdf)
  847.0139	Immunity from civil liability for reporting child pornography, transmission of child pornography, or any image, information, or data harmful to minors to a minor in this state.	Page 16 (pdf)
  903.011	Pretrial release; general terms; statewide uniform bond schedule.	Page 17 (pdf)
  921.0022	Criminal Punishment Code; offense severity ranking chart.	Page 19 (pdf)
  948.06	Violation of probation or community control; revocation; modification; continuance; failure to pay restitution or cost of supervision.	Page 65 (pdf)
  960.03	Definitions; ss. 960.01-960.28.	Page 67 (pdf)
  960.197	Assistance to victims of online sexual exploitation and child pornography.	Page 67 (pdf)

• Bill History

  S = Senate, H = House

  10/22/2025	H	• Filed
  10/28/2025	H	• Referred to Criminal Justice Subcommittee • Referred to Health & Human Services Committee • Referred to Judiciary Committee • Now in Criminal Justice Subcommittee
  11/10/2025	H	• Added to Criminal Justice Subcommittee agenda
  11/18/2025	H	• Favorable with CS by Criminal Justice Subcommittee • Reported out of Criminal Justice Subcommittee • Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a) • CS Filed
  11/19/2025	H	• Referred to Health & Human Services Committee • Referred to Judiciary Committee • Now in Health & Human Services Committee
  1/13/2026	H	• 1st Reading (Original Filed Version) • 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 1)
  1/23/2026	H	• Added to Health & Human Services Committee agenda
  1/27/2026	H	• Favorable by Health & Human Services Committee • Reported out of Health & Human Services Committee • Now in Judiciary Committee
  1/30/2026	H	• Added to Judiciary Committee agenda
  2/3/2026	H	• Favorable by Judiciary Committee • Reported out of Judiciary Committee • Bill released to House Calendar • Added to Second Reading Calendar
  2/10/2026	H	• Bill added to Special Order Calendar (2/17/2026)
  2/17/2026	H	• Read 2nd time • Added to Third Reading Calendar • Read 3rd time • CS passed; YEAS 109, NAYS 0
  2/17/2026	S	• In Messages
  2/18/2026	S	• Referred to Rules • Received
  2/26/2026	S	• On Committee agenda-- Rules, 03/03/26, 9:00 am, 412 Knott Building
  3/3/2026	S	• Favorable by- Rules; YEAS 21 NAYS 1
  3/4/2026	S	• Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading
  3/5/2026	S	• Placed on Special Order Calendar, 03/10/26
  3/10/2026	S	• Read 2nd time -SJ 737 • Amendment(s) adopted (963706) -SJ 737 • Read 3rd time -SJ 737 • CS passed as amended; YEAS 37 NAYS 1 -SJ 737
  3/10/2026	H	• In Messages
  3/12/2026	H	• Added to Senate Message List • Amendment 963706 Concur • CS passed as amended; YEAS 110, NAYS 0 • Ordered engrossed, then enrolled
  3/30/2026		• Signed by Officers and presented to Governor
  3/31/2026		• Approved by Governor
  4/1/2026		• Chapter No. 2026-18