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SB 908

Cyberintimidation by Publication

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Tina Polsky and 1 co-sponsor

Florida bill to criminalize non-consensual distribution of intimate images online; died in committee after withdrawal in May 2025.

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Bill Summary · SB 908

Legislative bill overview

SB 908 would have created a new criminal offense in Florida called "cyberintimidation by publication," targeting the non-consensual distribution of intimate images or sexually explicit material online with intent to harass, threaten, or intimidate. The bill aimed to establish penalties for what is commonly referred to as "revenge porn" or image-based sexual abuse.

Why is this important

Image-based sexual abuse causes documented psychological harm to victims and can result in job loss, social ostracism, and ongoing harassment. Florida currently lacks specific statutory language addressing this growing form of digital harassment, leaving victims with limited legal recourse compared to states that have enacted similar protections.

Potential points of contention

  • First Amendment concerns: Critics argued the bill's definition of "publication" and "intent to intimidate" could be interpreted broadly enough to capture constitutionally protected speech or legitimate online expression
  • Definitional ambiguity: Questions arose about what qualifies as "intimate images" and whether the intent requirement could be difficult to prove in practice
  • Scope and overbreadth: Debate over whether the bill adequately distinguished between criminal conduct and civil matters, or between revenge porn and other forms of online harassment

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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