AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- CHILDREN
This bill, SB 955, expands existing law related to minors and indecent visual depictions. It prohibits a minor (anyone under 18) from soliciting or possessing a digital image or video of another minor engaging in sexually explicit conduct. Violations of this act are considered a status offense and are referred to the family court. This means minors involved would not be subject to sex offender registration requirements.
Bill status
died
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 4, 2025
Last action May 8, 2025
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Total actions
3
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0
Committee
1
May 8, 2025
Committee
05/08/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
legislature
Apr 4, 2025
Introduced
04/04/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
upper
2 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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