Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of harmful communication to a minor.

HB 2444 creates a new criminal offense for adults (18+) who send explicit descriptions of sexual conduct, sexual excitement, torture, or brutality to minors (under 18) when they know or should know the recipient is a minor. It defines "harmful communication" as material that appeals to a minor's sexual curiosity, is offensive to adult standards for minors, and has no social value for them. Violating this law would be a Class A misdemeanor, punishable by up to a year in jail and a $4,000 fine. The bill applies directly to individuals sending such content to minors, not to minors themselves or general online content.