HI HB1161

Appropriates funds to the Department of the Attorney General for fiscal years 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 to establish four full-time level 5 investigator positions and three full-time investigative analyst positions within the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.

Finds that between 8,900 and 10,500 children ages 13 to 17 are commercially exploited annually in the United States, with searches for teen-related pornography reaching an estimated 500,000 hits daily as of March 2013.

States that child pornography exposure increases the risk of individuals committing sexual offenses against children and contributes to child sex trafficking and abuse.

Intends to strengthen the Attorney General's ability to combat child pornography and exploitation on the internet through additional funding and staffing.

Takes effect on July 1, 2019.