Florida · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 398: Child Pornography Terminology
Did not advance Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Did not advance
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Plain-language summary
SB 398 is a bill introduced in the Florida Senate on November 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Child Pornography Terminology. Primary sponsor: Tom Leek (Republican), Criminal Justice. Most recent recorded action (March 13, 2026): Died in Children, Families, and Elder Affairs, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 245 (Ch. 2026-18), CS/CS/HB 1159 (Ch. 2026-20).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Child Pornography Terminology; Replacing the terms “pornography” and “child pornography” with the term “child sexual abuse material”, etc.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Leek | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 7 |
| Criminal Justice | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Died in Children, Families, and Elder Affairs, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 245 (Ch. 2026-18), CS/CS/HB 1159 (Ch. 2026-20)
- CS by Criminal Justice read 1st time
- Introduced
- Now in Children, Families, and Elder Affairs
- Pending reference review under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute)
- CS by Criminal Justice; YEAS 6 NAYS 0
- On Committee agenda-- Criminal Justice, 12/09/25, 10:00 am, 37 Senate Building
- Referred to Criminal Justice; Children, Families, and Elder Affairs; Rules
- Filed