SB 398: Child Pornography Terminology
GENERAL BILL by Leek
Child Pornography Terminology; Replacing the terms “pornography” and “child pornography” with the term “child sexual abuse material”, etc.
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 11/5/2025 | Senate |
• Filed |
Related Bills
| Bill Number | Subject | Filed By | Relationship | Last Action and Location | Track Bills |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H 245 | Child Pornography Terminology | Baker | Identical | Last Action: 11/10/2025 H Added to Criminal Justice Subcommittee agenda |
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No Vote History AvailableCitations - Statutes (20)
| Citation | Catchline | Location in Bill Location In Bill Help |
|---|---|---|
| 39.0138 | Criminal history and other records checks; limit on placement of a child. | Page 1 (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 2 (pdf) |
| 435.07 | Exemptions from disqualification. | Page 3 (pdf) |
| 456.074 | Certain health care practitioners; immediate suspension of license. | Page 6 (pdf) |
| 775.0847 | Possession or promotion of certain images of child pornography; reclassification. | Page 6 (pdf) |
| 827.071 | Sexual performance by a child; child pornography; penalties. | Page 7 (pdf) |
| 827.072 | Generated child pornography. | Page 9 (pdf) |
| 836.13 | Altered sexual depictions; prohibited acts; penalties; applicability. | Page 10 (pdf) |
| 836.14 | Theft or unauthorized promotion of a sexually explicit image. | Page 10 (pdf) |
| 847.001 | Definitions. | Page 10 (pdf) |
| 847.002 | Child pornography prosecutions. | Page 11 (pdf) |
| 847.01357 | Exploited children’s civil remedy. | Page 12 (pdf) |
| 847.0137 | Transmission of pornography by electronic device or equipment prohibited; penalties. | Page 13 (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 14 (pdf) |
| 903.011 | Pretrial release; general terms; statewide uniform bond schedule. | Page 14 (pdf) |
| 921.0022 | Criminal Punishment Code; offense severity ranking chart. | Page 17 (pdf) |
| 948.06 | Violation of probation or community control; revocation; modification; continuance; failure to pay restitution or cost of supervision. | Page 46 (pdf) |
| 960.03 | Definitions; ss. 960.01-960.28. | Page 48 (pdf) |
| 960.197 | Assistance to victims of online sexual exploitation and child pornography. | Page 49 (pdf) |
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