IN HB1291

Elevates child exploitation from a Class C felony to a Class B felony when the photograph, film, videotape, or digitized image depicting sexual conduct by a child was taken or created in a public building, school, or library

Maintains the base Class C felony for child exploitation offenses involving managing, producing, photographing, filming, or distributing material depicting sexual conduct by children under 18

Possession of child pornography depicting children under 16 remains a Class D felony

Exempts bona fide schools, museums, and public libraries (and their employees acting within employment scope) when possession is for legitimate scientific or educational purposes

Effective date: July 1, 2010