Two new Florida laws close loopholes in child exploitation, animal cruelty statutes

Two new Florida laws close loopholes in child exploitation, animal cruelty statutes
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Two new Florida laws taking effect October 1 will impose tougher penalties on adults who exploit children by closing loopholes in existing statutes, though child advocates say emerging threats from artificial intelligence and deepfakes remain unaddressed.

House Bill 1525 makes it a third-degree felony for indecent exposure or non-contact

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