Raised Bill No. 5525 Summary

• Replaces the term "child pornography" with "child sexual exploitation material" throughout Connecticut general statutes effective October 1, 2020.

• Adds child sexual exploitation material offenses (importing, possessing in first/second/third degree) to the list of crimes constituting a public nuisance when three or more arrests or citations occur.

• Establishes three tiered possession offenses with mandatory minimum sentences: first degree (50+ depictions or serious injury depictions, Class B felony, 5 years minimum), second degree (20-49 depictions, Class C felony, 2 years minimum), third degree (fewer than 20 depictions, Class D felony, 1 year minimum).

• Creates exceptions for minors under 18 who possess or transmit self-generated sexual images to other minors under 18, classified as Class A misdemeanor violations.

• Restricts defendants' ability to copy or reproduce child sexual exploitation material evidence in criminal proceedings while ensuring reasonable access for inspection and expert testimony at state facilities.