Harassment and Cyberstalking

HB 1353 revises Florida's legal definitions of "harass" and "cyberstalk" to clarify what constitutes these offenses. The bill defines "harass" as repeated actions causing serious emotional harm with no legitimate purpose, and "cyberstalk" as using electronic communication or unauthorized access to online accounts to cause such harm. These updated definitions will apply to existing laws banning religious/ethnic harassment and school bullying, ensuring consistent terminology. The changes take effect on July 1, 2026.