FL AI-Generated CSAM Law
Florida Advanced Technology and AI-Generated Child Pornography Law - SB 1680
Creates Government Technology Modernization Council within Department of Management Services. Criminalizes knowingly possessing, controlling, or intentionally viewing AI-generated child pornography. Prohibits viewing photographs, motion pictures, representations, images, data files, computer depictions, or presentations that include generated child pornography.
Jurisdiction
Florida
Enacted
Apr 29, 2024
Effective
Jul 1, 2024
Enforcement
Florida law enforcement; state prosecutors
Approved by Governor on April 29, 2024. Effective July 1, 2024.
Florida SenateWhy It Matters
Criminalizes AI-generated CSAM with broad scope (possession, viewing, control). High relevance for AI image generation platforms.
Recent Developments
Effective July 1, 2024. Florida joins states criminalizing AI-generated CSAM. Part of comprehensive technology modernization package.
At a Glance
Applies to
Harms addressed
Who Must Comply
- Anyone possessing or viewing AI-generated CSAM in Florida
- AI image generation platforms
- Platforms hosting such content
Obligations fall on:
Safety Provisions
- Criminalizes possession of AI-generated child pornography
- Criminalizes viewing AI-generated CSAM
- Criminalizes controlling AI-generated CSAM
- Creates Government Technology Modernization Council
Compliance & Enforcement
Penalties
criminal liability
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Florida
Focus Areas
Cite This
APA
Florida. (2024). Florida Advanced Technology and AI-Generated Child Pornography Law - SB 1680.
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Last updated January 22, 2026. Verify against primary sources before relying on this information.