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ID S1337

Bill

Status

Passed

4/3/2012

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary and Rules Committee

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

S1337 Summary

  • Repeals Section 18-1507A (possession of sexually exploitative material for other than commercial purpose) and consolidates sexual exploitation offenses under Section 18-1507.

  • Expands the definition of "sexually exploitative material" to include real-time visual depictions such as video chat, webcam sessions, and video calling involving minors engaged in explicit sexual conduct.

  • Revises sexual exploitation penalties: possession or access to sexually exploitative material is punishable by up to 10 years imprisonment and/or $10,000 fine; production, distribution, or promotion offenses are punishable by up to 30 years imprisonment and/or $50,000 fine.

  • Updates multiple sections of Idaho Code (18-8304, 19-3004A, 19-5506, 33-1208, 39-1113) to remove references to repealed Section 18-1507A and consolidate related provisions.

  • Maintains legislative findings on the commercial sexual exploitation of children and establishes that possession of three or more identical copies creates presumption of commercial purpose.

Legislative Description

Amends and repeals existing law relating to the sexual exploitation of a child to define a term, to revise definitions, to remove code references and to revise provisions relating to sexual exploitation of a child and penalties.

SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A CHILD

Last Action

Governor signed Session Law Chapter 269 Effective: 07/01/12

4/3/2012

Committee Referrals

Judiciary and Rules2/22/2012

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