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CT HB05468

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

4/28/2022

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates a new crime of "harmful communication with a minor" effective October 1, 2022, applicable to persons age 21 or older
  • Prohibits using interactive computer services to knowingly persuade, induce, entice, or coerce minors (under 18) to: share sexual images of themselves, engage in inappropriate sexual communication, form or maintain inappropriate relationships, or engage in any communication harmful to the minor
  • Defines "harmful to the minor" as communication via interactive computer device that is patently offensive to prevailing adult community standards regarding suitable adult-minor communication
  • Classifies the offense as a class D felony
  • Allows prosecution at either the location where the communication originated or where it was received

Legislative Description

An Act Establishing The Crime Of Harmful Communication With A Minor.

Last Action

Senate Calendar Number 535

4/30/2022

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/14/2022

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