Florida § 847.0139 - Immunity from civil liability for reporting child sexual abuse material, transmission of child sexual abuse material, or any image, information, or data harmful to minors to a minor in this state.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 847.0139 — Immunity from civil liability for reporting child sexual abuse material, transmission of child sexual abuse material, or any image, information, or data harmful to minors to a minor in this state., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 847.0139. Immunity from civil liability for reporting child sexual abuse material, transmission of child sexual abuse material, or any image, information, or data harmful to minors to a minor in this state.
Any person who reports to a law enforcement officer what the person reasonably believes to be child sexual abuse material, transmission of child sexual abuse material, or any image, information, or data that is harmful to minors to a minor in this state may not be held civilly liable for such reporting. For purposes of this section, such reporting may include furnishing the law enforcement officer with any image, information, or data that the person reasonably believes to be evidence of child sexual abuse material, transmission of child sexual abuse material, or an image, information, or data that is harmful to minors to a minor in this state.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 847.0139
What does Florida Statutes § 847.0139 cover?
Section 847.0139 ("Immunity from civil liability for reporting child sexual abuse material, transmission of child sexual abuse material, or any image, information, or data harmful to minors to a minor in this state.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Florida § 847.0139?
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Is this the official text of Florida law?
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