HB 1191 IN

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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.

• Michael Karickhoff Republican · author

1. Jan 6, 2022 Coauthored by Representatives Steuerwald and VanNatter · lower
2. Jan 6, 2022 Authored by Representative Karickhoff · lower
3. Jan 6, 2022 First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code · lower
4. Jan 13, 2022 Committee report: do pass, adopted · lower
5. Jan 18, 2022 Representative Dvorak added as coauthor · lower
6. Jan 18, 2022 Amendment #1 (Jacob) motion withdrawn · lower
7. Jan 18, 2022 Second reading: call withdrawn · lower

The published texts of this bill as it moves through the legislature. Each links to the official document on the state legislature site. Data from OpenStates.

• House Bill (H) · Jan 13, 2022 · PDF
• Introduced House Bill (H) · Jan 5, 2022 · PDF