A bill for an act establishing the criminal offense of unlawful electronic transmission of sexually explicit visual material, and providing penalties.

HF 43 establishes a new criminal offense for adults (18+) who knowingly send unsolicited sexually explicit images or videos electronically. It specifically targets transmissions depicting genitals, pubic areas, sex acts, or engorged male genitalia. Violators face a serious misdemeanor charge punishable by up to one year in jail, fines of $430-$2,560, mandatory sex offender registration, and a 10-year custody term with parole eligibility. The bill was withdrawn on March 31, 2025, after committee approval.