SB0144 | Sexual Crimes Amendments

This bill:
▸amends sentencing provisions for repeat and habitual sex offenders;
▸provides a definition of a female breast for certain sexual and sexual exploitation offenses
that includes a breast that is undeveloped or partially developed;
▸expands the definition of "child sexual abuse material" to include a minor observing or
being used for sexually explicit conduct;
▸expands the definition of "sexually explicit conduct" concerning certain bodily functions;
▸changes the mental state necessary to commit the offense of sexual exploitation of a
minor;
▸expands the offense of sexual exploitation of a minor to include when an actor accesses
child sexual abuse material with the intent to view;
▸provides a safe harbor provision for certain employees and independent contractors who
access child sexual abuse material within the scope of employment (like law enforcement officers);
▸changes the mental state necessary to commit the offense of aggravated sexual
exploitation of a minor;
▸amends the offense of aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor to remove a lesser
penalty for circumstances when the child sexual abuse material depicts an individual
who is 14 years old or older or pubescent;