IN SB0347

Prohibits sex offenders on probation or parole from using social networking websites or instant messaging/chat room programs to communicate with children under 16, with limited exceptions for their own children, stepchildren, siblings, or specifically named relatives.

Creates new offense of "sex offender Internet offense" as a Class A misdemeanor (Class D felony if prior conviction) for violating probation/parole/community transition program rules regarding online communication with minors.

Establishes that attempting to commit child molesting is a substantial step if person communicates with a child or believed child about sex crime and travels to meet them.

Enhances child solicitation penalties to Class B felony when offender uses computer network and travels to meet the child, or has prior conviction under this section.

Lowers age threshold for "inappropriate communication with a child" offense from 21 years to 18 years old, and increases penalty from Class B misdemeanor to Class A misdemeanor when computer network is used.