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SB 1400

Removal of Altered Sexual Depictions Posted Without Consent

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Alexis Calatayud

Florida law creates civil liability for sharing non-consensual intimate images and deepfakes, allowing victims to sue for damages and requiring platforms to remove such content.

Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 1161 (Ch. 2025-133)
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Bill Summary · SB 1400

Legislative bill overview

SB 1400 creates a civil cause of action allowing individuals to sue for damages when sexually explicit images or deepfakes depicting them are shared without consent. The bill establishes legal remedies including injunctive relief and monetary damages, while also requiring social media platforms to remove such content upon notice.

Why is this important

Non-consensual intimate imagery—including AI-generated deepfakes—can cause severe psychological harm, reputation damage, and harassment to victims, particularly women. This legislation addresses a growing digital abuse problem by providing victims a legal pathway to seek recourse and hold platforms accountable for hosting such content.

Potential points of contention

  • Free speech concerns: Critics may argue the bill could restrict protected speech or create vague standards for what constitutes "altered" depictions versus parody or satire
  • Platform liability scope: Uncertainty about how much responsibility social media companies bear for user-generated content and compliance burdens on smaller platforms
  • Enforcement challenges: Difficulties in identifying perpetrators, international enforcement, and the practical effectiveness of removal requirements versus the viral nature of digital content
  • Definition ambiguity: Questions about what qualifies as "sexual depictions" and how deepfake technology distinctions are legally defined

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

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