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DeSantis signs bill creating harsher penalties for repeat sex offenders
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed multiple bills Tuesday afternoon in Jacksonville, creating harsher penalties for repeat sexual offenders and stronger protections for children against sexual and deepfake crimes.
DeSantis was in Jacksonville to sign four bills targeting sex crime offenders, including one named after the daughter of Jacksonville's former mayor, Lenny Curry.
“Florida has zero tolerance for criminals who exploit children,” DeSantis said. “Throughout my time in office, we've worked with the legislature to strengthen penalties for child abuse, hold predators accountable, and ensure that Florida remains a safe place to raise a family.”
Here's what to know about the bills DeSantis signed on Tuesday.
House Bill 1161: Removal of Altered Sexual Depictions Posted without Consent, known as 'Brooke's Law'
House Bill 1161, called "Brooke's Law," was spearheaded by Brooke Curry following her own experience of having AI-generated sexually explicit images posted online without her consent. She was just 16 at the time.
The bill creates a clear process for victims to demand that social media platforms remove altered sexual depictions, also known as "deepfakes," from platforms within 48 hours of a victim's request.
Brooke Curry spoke at Tuesday's press conference, saying she was grateful her painful experience turned into a path forward for other victims.
"Brooke's law is not just about me, it's about all of us," she said. "It's about accountability, dignity and hope for every person who has been exploited or violated. I want you to hear this loud and clear: you have a voice and now, thanks to this law, you have a path forward."
The bill allows platforms to create their own notice and removal system for explicit content while requiring a "baseline level of accountability."