Abuse of a dead human body; penalty.
F.S. 872.06
in effect(1)
As used in this section, the term:
(a)
“Female genitals” includes the labia minora, labia majora, clitoris, vulva, hymen, and vagina.
(b)
“Sexual abuse” means:
1.
Anal or female genital penetration of a dead human body by the sexual organ of a person or by any other object;
2.
Contact or union of the penis, female genitals, or anus of a person with the mouth, penis, female genitals, or anus of a dead human body; or
3.
Contact or union of a person’s mouth with the penis, female genitals, or anus of a dead human body.
(2)
A person who mutilates, commits sexual abuse upon, or otherwise grossly abuses a dead human body commits a felony of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084. Any act done for a bona fide medical purpose or for any other lawful purpose does not under any circumstance constitute a violation of this section.
Source: FL Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2025/Chapter872/AllFetched: 7/8/2026