Proposed Changes to Florida Stalking and Cyberstalking Laws

The Frame

What this does

If enacted, this bill would expand the scope of criminal stalking charges to include digital intrusions into a person's private online accounts or internet-connected home systems, potentially increasing the number of actions that qualify as criminal harassment.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Public K-12 students

The bill updates the definitions used in school bullying and harassment policies, which may change the criteria for disciplinary actions.

Internet-connected device users

Individuals who use smart home systems or online accounts are subject to new legal protections against unauthorized access.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 13, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

This bill updates the legal definitions of 'harass' and 'cyberstalk' to include unauthorized access to a person's online accounts or smart home devices. It also updates related state laws regarding religious harassment and school bullying to reflect these new definitions.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does this bill make it a crime to access my own smart home devices?

No. The bill specifically targets unauthorized access to the accounts or systems of 'another person' without their permission.

What happens if I accidentally log into someone else's account?

The bill specifies that the conduct must serve 'no legitimate purpose' and cause '' to qualify under these definitions.

Why It Matters

If enacted, this bill would expand the scope of criminal stalking charges to include digital intrusions into a person's private online accounts or internet-connected home systems, potentially increasing the number of actions that qualify as criminal harassment.

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Discoveries

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Expansion of Stalking to Digital Infrastructure

The bill represents a shift toward explicitly criminalizing unauthorized access to 'Internet-connected home electronic systems' as a form of cyberstalking.

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