The bill amends the existing law regarding the offense of sexually grooming a child by explicitly including the act of bribing or attempting to bribe a child as part of this offense. It introduces new definitions, such as "bribe," which refers to offering or withholding property, gifts, or services to gain a child's acceptance or compliance. The bill also modifies the language surrounding the dissemination of sexually explicit materials to a child, clarifying that a person commits the offense if they either disseminate such materials or bribe the child to engage in sexual activities.

Additionally, the bill maintains the classification of the offense as a Class D felony for individuals aged twenty-one or older and a Class A misdemeanor for those younger than twenty-one. It establishes an affirmative defense for actors who are not more than three years older than the victim and clarifies that ignorance of the child's age is not a valid defense in prosecution. Overall, the bill aims to strengthen protections for children against sexual exploitation by broadening the scope of what constitutes sexually grooming behavior.