H0245Introduced in the House
Child Pornography Terminology
Introduced by Criminal Justice Subcommittee
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Replaces the term "child pornography" with the term "child sexual abuse material"; provides legislative intent and applicability, etc.
Where it stands
Chapter No. 2026-18
April 1, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
5 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House: Third Reading RCS#824 · March 12, 2026
110
Yes
0
No
7
Absent or Not Voting
117 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Michelle Salzman | 1 | Yes |
| Alex Andrade | 2 | Yes |
| Nathan Boyles | 3 | Yes |
| Patt Maney | 4 | Yes |
| Shane Abbott | 5 | Yes |
| Philip Griffitts | 6 | Yes |
| Jason Shoaf | 7 | Yes |
| Gallop Franklin | 8 | Yes |
| Allison Tant | 9 | Yes |
| Chuck Brannan | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed
Referred to Criminal Justice Subcommittee
Referred to Health & Human Services Committee
Referred to Judiciary Committee
Now in Criminal Justice Subcommittee
Added to Criminal Justice Subcommittee agenda
Favorable with CS by Criminal Justice Subcommittee
Reported out of Criminal Justice Subcommittee
Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a)
CS Filed
Referred to Health & Human Services Committee
Referred to Judiciary Committee
Now in Health & Human Services Committee
1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
1st Reading (Committee Substitute 1)
Added to Health & Human Services Committee agenda
Favorable by Health & Human Services Committee
Reported out of Health & Human Services Committee
Now in Judiciary Committee
Added to Judiciary Committee agenda
Favorable by Judiciary Committee
Reported out of Judiciary Committee
Bill released to House Calendar
Added to Second Reading Calendar
Bill added to Special Order Calendar (2/17/2026)
Read 2nd time
Added to Third Reading Calendar
Read 3rd time
CS passed; YEAS 109, NAYS 0
In Messages
Referred to Rules
Received
On Committee agenda-- Rules, 03/03/26, 9:00 am, 412 Knott Building
Favorable by- Rules; YEAS 21 NAYS 1
Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading
Placed on Special Order Calendar, 03/10/26
Read 2nd time
Amendment(s) adopted (963706)
Read 3rd time
CS passed as amended; YEAS 37 NAYS 1
In Messages
Added to Senate Message List
Amendment 963706 Concur
CS passed as amended; YEAS 110, NAYS 0
Ordered engrossed, then enrolled
Signed by Officers and presented to Governor
Approved by Governor
Chapter No. 2026-18
Verify the information
- Official page on the Florida Legislature website
- House Committee Amendment #557785 (amendment)
- Senate Floor Amendment #963706 (amendment)
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