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HB 1161

Removal of Altered Sexual Depictions Posted without Consent

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Doug Bankson and 10 co-sponsors

Florida law criminalizes posting non-consensual sexual images/deepfakes and enables removal requests, targeting intimate imagery shared without consent online.

Chapter No. 2025-133
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Bill Summary · HB 1161

Legislative bill overview

HB 1161 creates a legal mechanism in Florida for individuals to request removal of sexually explicit images or deepfake pornography depicting them that were posted online without consent. The bill establishes procedures for platforms to remove such content and creates potential civil liability for those who post such images knowingly or recklessly.

Why is this important

Non-consensual intimate imagery (including AI-generated deepfakes) causes documented psychological harm and can facilitate harassment, blackmail, and reputational damage. This bill addresses a growing problem as technology makes creating fake sexual content easier, filling a gap where existing obscenity laws often don't apply and platforms lack clear removal obligations.

Potential points of contention

  • First Amendment concerns: Critics argue the bill may restrict protected speech, particularly regarding artistic or political uses of altered images, and defining "sexual depiction" boundaries could be legally vague
  • Platform liability scope: Unclear whether platforms face unreasonable burden in identifying and removing content, or whether the law adequately protects them from liability for user-generated content they don't know about
  • Enforcement challenges: Determining intent ("knowingly or recklessly") in anonymous online posts is difficult; victims may struggle to identify perpetrators or prove damages in civil suits

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

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