IN SB0119

Renames the offense of "inappropriate communication with a child" to "sexual grooming" and expands it to include engaging in a pattern of repeated or continuous contact with someone believed to be under 14, with intent to condition them to be less resistant to future sexual conduct

Adds facilities and events providing entertainment or programming primarily directed toward children under 18 to the list of prohibited employment locations for sexually violent predators and offenders against children (Level 6 felony, Level 5 for repeat offenders)

Prohibits "serious sex offenders" (sexually violent predators and those convicted of offenses like child molesting, exploitation, solicitation, or seduction) from entering facilities or events providing child-directed entertainment or programming (Level 6 felony)

Defines "facility or event that provides entertainment or programming primarily directed toward a child" as venues where admission or attendance is restricted to those under 18, or to minors accompanied by a parent/guardian

Effective date: July 1, 2026