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CT SB00034

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/4/2010

Primary Sponsor

John McKinney

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Origin

Senate

2010 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Expands the crime of "enticing a minor" to include inducing minors under 16 to display intimate parts via digital camera or engage in sexual acts through the Internet or telephone, in addition to existing prostitution provisions.

  • Increases penalties for enticing a minor: Class D felony for first offense, Class C for second offense, and Class B for subsequent offenses.

  • Creates enhanced penalties when victim is under 13 years old, making it a Class B felony with mandatory minimum 5 years imprisonment (first offense) or 10 years (subsequent offenses) that cannot be suspended or reduced.

  • Establishes procedures for law enforcement to obtain ex parte court orders requiring telecommunications carriers and internet service providers to disclose call-identifying information and basic subscriber information when reasonable suspicion exists of a crime.

  • Requires law enforcement to notify subscribers of disclosure orders within 48 hours, with ability to delay notification up to 90 days (extendable by court) if notification could endanger safety, obstruct justice, or jeopardize investigation.

  • Mandates annual reporting by law enforcement to the Chief State's Attorney and the legislature on orders issued, including offense types, investigation outcomes, and prosecution results.

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Computer Crimes Against Children.

Last Action

Public Hearing 03/22

3/18/2010

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/4/2010

Full Bill Text

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