Florida's New Child Sexual Abuse Material Law: What HB 1159 Means for Anyone Facing Charges After July 1, 2026
On March 31, 2026, Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 1159 into law at a press conference in Tampa, alongside a companion measure known as Missy's Law (HB 445). Together, these laws represent the most significant rewrite of Florida's child exploitation statutes in years. The new provisions take effect July 1, 2026, and they will change the landscape for anyone arrested on these charges in Palm Beach County, Broward County, or anywhere else in Florida.
ALAN S BERNSTEIN, P.A.
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