HB 1191 Indiana House · 2022 Regular Session

Child exploitation and child pornography.

Summary
Provides that a person who knowingly or intentionally produces, disseminates, or possesses with intent to disseminate an image that depicts or describes sexual conduct: (1) by a child who the person knows is less than 18 years of age; (2) by a child who appears to be less than 18 years of age and the representation of the image is obscene; or (3) that is a representation of a child who appears to be less than 18 years of age and the representation of the image is obscene; commits the offense of child exploitation. Provides that a person who knowingly or intentionally receives, possesses, or accesses with intent to view an image that depicts or describes sexual conduct: (1) by a child who the person knows is less than 18 years of age; (2) by a child who appears to be less than 18 years of age and the representation of the image is obscene; or (3) that is a representation of a child who appears to be less than 18 years of age and the representation of the image is obscene; commits the offense of possession of child pornography. Specifies that it is not a required element of the offense of child exploitation or possession of child pornography that the child depicted actually exists under certain circumstances. Defines "image". Makes conforming changes.
Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2022
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 6, 2022 Last action Jan 18, 2022
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Total actions
7
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Amendments
1
Jan 18, 2022
Amended
Amendment #1 (Jacob) motion withdrawn
lower
Jan 13, 2022
Lower · Passed
Committee report: do pass, adopted
lower
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors

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