Fla. Stat. 847.01385
Harmful communication to a minor

(1)

As used in this section, the term:“Communication” means any verbal or written communication.“Sexual activity” has the same meaning as in s. 800.04(1).

(a)

“Communication” means any verbal or written communication.

(b)

“Sexual activity” has the same meaning as in s. 800.04(1).

(2)

An adult who engages in a pattern of communication to a minor that includes explicit and detailed verbal descriptions or narrative accounts of sexual activity, sexual conduct, or sexual excitement and that is harmful to minors commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

(3)

A person’s ignorance of a minor’s age, a minor’s misrepresentation of his or her age, a bona fide belief of a minor’s age, or a minor’s consent may not be raised as a defense in a prosecution for a violation of this section.

Source: Section 847.01385 — Harmful communication to a minor, https://www.­flsenate.­gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/0847.­01385 (accessed Aug. 7, 2025).

Current through Fall 2025

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