Removal of Altered Sexual Depictions Posted without Consent

Faster removal of nonconsensual altered sexual images

Florida’s Brooke’s Law takes effect upon becoming law. By December 31, 2025, covered platforms must establish a clearly explained process to request removal of altered sexual depictions posted without consent. You or your authorized representative can submit a request if you are identifiable in the depiction. The request must include a physical or electronic signature, enough information to locate the depiction, and contact information. It must also include a brief, good-faith statement that the depiction was not consensual, with relevant supporting information. Platforms must post clear, easy-to-read instructions explaining how to submit requests. After a valid request, platforms must remove the depiction as soon as possible, within 48 hours. They must also make reasonable efforts to find and remove known identical copies. Coverage includes platforms mainly hosting user content and businesses that regularly publish, curate, host, or provide nonconsensual altered sexual depictions. Exemptions cover email, certain information or telecommunications services carrying others’ content, and services mainly offering provider-selected content with only incidental interaction. That last exemption does not cover businesses regularly providing nonconsensual altered sexual depictions. Platforms are protected from claims over good-faith removal or blocking when facts make unlawful posting apparent, regardless of the final determination. Failure to reasonably follow the notice and removal duties is an unfair or deceptive practice, subject to Florida consumer-protection penalties and remedies.