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IN SB0314
Bill
Status
1/8/2015
Primary Sponsor
Randall Head
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AI Summary
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Amends Indiana Code IC 35-42-4-4 to expand the definition of "sexual conduct" to include exhibition of the female breast with less than fully opaque covering of any part of the nipple.
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Applies the expanded definition to both child exploitation (Level 5 felony) and possession of child pornography (Level 6 felony) offenses.
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Establishes affirmative defenses for individuals under 22 years old who engage in consensual image-sharing with partners within 4 years of age difference in dating or ongoing personal relationships, with exceptions for distribution beyond the recipient or depicted person.
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Provides exemptions for bona fide schools, museums, public libraries, and their employees when materials are possessed for legitimate scientific or educational purposes.
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Effective date: July 1, 2015.
Legislative Description
Child exploitation and child pornography. Provides that for purposes of the elements of the crimes of: (1) child exploitation; and (2) possession of child pornography; sexual conduct includes the exhibition of the female breast with less than a fully opaque covering of any part of the nipple.
Last Action
Withdrawn
1/14/2015