The bill amends the 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. The definition of "bribe" is introduced, which encompasses offering or withholding property, gifts, goods, or services to gain acceptance, cooperation, or compliance from a child. The existing language is modified to clarify that a person commits the offense if they disseminate sexually explicit materials to a child aged thirteen or younger or if they bribe or attempt to 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 also outlines that an affirmative defense exists if the actor is not more than three years older than the victim, and it specifies that ignorance of the child's age is not a valid defense in prosecution. Overall, the bill aims to strengthen legal protections for children against sexual exploitation by broadening the scope of actions that constitute sexually grooming a child.