MN HF4470

Increases mandatory minimum sentence for promoting or employing minors in sexual performances from 15-25 years to a mandatory minimum of 15-25 years; adds enhanced penalties of 25-30 years for prior sex offenders, registered predatory offenders, or violations involving minors under age 13.

Raises penalties for disseminating pornographic materials for profit from 10-20 years to a mandatory minimum of 10-20 years; creates enhanced penalty tier of 15-25 years for prior sex offenders, registered predatory offenders, or violations involving minors under age 13.

Increases penalties for disseminating or receiving pornographic materials from 5-20 years to a mandatory minimum of 5-20 years; establishes enhanced penalties of 15-25 years for prior sex offenders, registered predatory offenders, or violations involving minors under age 13.

Increases possession of pornographic materials penalties from 5 years to 10 years maximum; raises enhanced penalties from 10 years to 15 years; adds new 20-year maximum penalty tier with up to $20,000 fine specifically for violations involving minors under age 13.

Increases maximum fines to $20,000 for basic offenses and $40,000 for enhanced offenses across all child sexual abuse material statutes.