Florida legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Florida S1624: Harassment and Cyberstalking
Status: Failed, March 13, 2026
Revising the definitions of the terms "harass" and "cyberstalk", etc.
What the bill says
An act relating to harassment and cyberstalking; amending s. 784.048, F.S.; revising the definitions of the terms âharassâ and âcyberstalkâ; reenacting ss. 784.0493(1) and 1006.147(3)(e), F.S., relating to harassment or intimidation based on religious or ethnic heritage and bullying and harassment prohibited in public K-12 education, respectively, to incorporate the amendment made to s. 784.048, F.S., in references thereto; providing an effective date.
From the introduced text, January 9, 2026:
A bill to be entitled An act relating to harassment and cyberstalking; amending s. 784.048, F.S.; revising the definitions of the terms âharassâ and âcyberstalkâ; reenacting ss. 784.0493(1) and 1006.147(3)(e), F.S., relating to harassment or intimidation based on religious or ethnic heritage and bullying and harassment prohibited in public K-12 education, respectively, to incorporate the amendment made to s. 784.048, F.S., in references thereto; providing an effective date. Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Florida: Section 1.âParagraphs (a) and (d) of subsection (1) of section 784.048, Florida Statutes, are amended to definitions; penalties.â (1)âAs used in this section, the term: (a)ââHarassâ means to engage in a course of conduct directed at a specific person, whether such person is specifically named or described in sufficient detail as to be clearly identifiable, which causes substantial emotional distress to that person and serves no legitimate purpose. (d)ââCyberstalkâ means: 1.âTo engage in a course of conduct to communicate, or to cause to be communicated, directly or indirectly, words, images, or language by or through the use of electronic mail or electronic communication, directed at or pertaining to a specific person, whether such person is specifically named or described in sufficient detail as to be clearly identifiable; or 2.âTo access, or attempt to access, the online accounts or Internet-connected home electronic …
Sponsors
- Bracy Davis, LaVon (D, SD-015) · primary sponsor
- Davis, Bracy (D) · primary sponsor
- Sharief, Barbara (D, SD-035)
Latest actions
- : Died in Criminal Justice
- : Introduced
- : Referred to Criminal Justice; Judiciary; Rules
- : Filed
Subjects: Rules, Criminal Justice, Judiciary
Common questions
- What is S1624?
- S1624 is a bill in the Florida Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Harassment and Cyberstalking.
- What does S1624 do?
- In its own words: An act relating to harassment and cyberstalking; amending s. 784.048, F.S.; revising the definitions of the terms âharassâ and âcyberstalkâ; reenacting ss. 784.0493(1) and 1006.147(3)(e), F.S., relating to harassment or intimidation based on religious or ethnic heritage and bullying and harassment prohibited in public K-12 education, respectively, to incorporate the amendment made to s. 784.048, F.S., in references thereto; providing an effective date.
- What is the status of S1624?
- Failed as of March 13, 2026. Latest action: Died in Criminal Justice (March 13, 2026).
- Who sponsored S1624?
- Bracy Davis, LaVon (D, SD-015), with 2 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for S1624?
- On the Florida Legislature website: https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1624
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