SB 91 IN

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Provides that a person at least 18 years of age commits sexual grooming, a Class A misdemeanor, if the person, with the intent to prepare or condition the child for future sexual activity, communicates with a child less than 14 years of age concerning sexual activity. Increases the penalty to a Level 6 felony if the grooming is committed by using a computer network, and to a Level 5 felony if the person has a prior conviction for a sex offense. Renames the offense of inappropriate communication with a child "sexual grooming", and increases the penalty to: (1) a Class A misdemeanor for the base offense; (2) a Level 6 felony if the offense is committed by using a computer network; and (3) a Level 5 felony if the person has a prior conviction for a sex offense.

• Dan Dernulc Republican · author
• James Tomes Republican · author
• Rick Niemeyer Republican · author

1. Jan 8, 2025 First reading: referred to Committee on Corrections and Criminal Law · upper
2. Jan 8, 2025 Authored by Senator Dernulc · upper
3. Jan 13, 2025 Senator Tomes added as coauthor · upper
4. Jan 16, 2025 Senator Niemeyer added as third author · upper
5. Jan 16, 2025 Senator Bohacek added as coauthor · upper
6. Jan 16, 2025 Senator Tomes removed as coauthor · upper
7. Jan 16, 2025 Senator Tomes added as second author · upper