Florida S1742 amends the definition of lewd or lascivious exhibition to include knowing a minor is present and sets penalties.

Florida S1742 amends the definition of lewd or lascivious exhibition to include knowing a minor is present and sets penalties. It specifies that offenders 18 years or older face a second-degree felony, while those under 18 face a third-degree felony. The bill also redefines "presence" to mean reasonably capable of being viewed by the victim, without requiring the victim to be aware of the act. The changes take effect October 1, 2026.

Florida S1742 amends the definition of lewd or lascivious exhibition to include knowing a minor is present and sets penalties.

Florida S1742 amends the definition of lewd or lascivious exhibition to include knowing a minor is present and sets penalties. It specifies that offenders 18 years or older face a second-degree felony, while those under 18 face a third-degree felony. The bill also redefines "presence" to mean reasonably capable of being viewed by the victim, without requiring the victim to be aware of the act. The changes take effect October 1, 2026.