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ID S1338
Bill
Status
4/3/2012
Primary Sponsor
Judiciary and Rules Committee
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AI Summary
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Revises Idaho Code Section 18-1509A to clarify that persons aged 18 or older who knowingly use the internet or communication devices to solicit, seduce, lure, persuade or entice minors under 16 years old to engage in sexual acts commit a felony.
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Specifies that the prohibited conduct covers actual minors under age 16 or persons the defendant believes to be minors under age 16.
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Establishes that prosecution does not require proof that an actual sexual act described in chapters 15, 61, or 66 of Idaho Code occurred.
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Sets maximum punishment at imprisonment in state prison for up to 15 years.
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Clarifies that involvement of law enforcement officers in detection or investigation does not constitute a defense to the charges.
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Establishes jurisdiction in Idaho if the transmission either originates in or is received in the state.
Legislative Description
Amends existing law relating to enticing a child to revise provisions relating to enticing a child through use of the internet or other communication device and to provide that it is not necessary for the prosecution to make a certain showing in a certain prosecution.
CHILD ENTICEMENT
Last Action
Governor signed Session Law Chapter 270 Effective: 07/01/12
4/3/2012