Florida S1624 amends definitions for harassment and cyberstalking, effective July 1, 2026.

Florida S1624 amends the definitions of "harass" and "cyberstalk" in Florida Statutes, section 784.048. It specifies that "harass" involves a course of conduct directed at a specific person, while "cyberstalk" involves communicating words, images, or language through electronic mail or electronic communication. The bill also updates references in sections 784.0493 and 1006.147 to align with these new definitions. The changes are set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Florida S1624 amends definitions for harassment and cyberstalking, effective July 1, 2026.

Florida S1624 amends the definitions of "harass" and "cyberstalk" in Florida Statutes, section 784.048. It specifies that "harass" involves a course of conduct directed at a specific person, while "cyberstalk" involves communicating words, images, or language through electronic mail or electronic communication. The bill also updates references in sections 784.0493 and 1006.147 to align with these new definitions. The changes are set to take effect on July 1, 2026.