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LA SB134
Bill
Status
2/24/2026
Primary Sponsor
Caleb Kleinpeter
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AI Summary
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Minors under age 17 who violate child sexual abuse materials laws (R.S. 14:81.1) would be prosecuted under the less severe "sexting" statute (R.S. 14:81.1.1) instead
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Exception applies only when the minor did not commit the offense with intent to obtain something of value or secure a privilege or advantage
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Sexting law currently prohibits minors under 17 from transmitting indecent images of themselves or possessing/transmitting such images received from other minors
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Adds new provision R.S. 14:81.1(A)(3) to existing child sexual abuse materials statute
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Effective August 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Provides that certain crimes relative to child sexual abuse materials do not apply to persons under 17 under certain circumstances. (8/1/26)
CRIME/PUNISHMENT
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary C.
3/9/2026