Event Brief
Florida AG proposes tougher penalties for scam calls
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 18, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET
Summary: Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is proposing legislation to strengthen penalties for phone and text scams, including schemes that use artificial intelligence, fake warrants, and impersonation. Uthmeier says current state penalties often treat fraudulent texts as misdemeanors with little or no jail time.
WHO: Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier
WHAT: Proposed anti-spam legislation targeting phone and text scams, including AI-driven schemes, fake warrants, and impersonation.
WHEN: Sep 18, 2026 at 8:31 AM ET
WHERE: Florida
WHY: Uthmeier says Florida’s existing laws have not kept pace with phone and text scams, which are often prosecuted as misdemeanors with minimal punishment.
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