The proposed bill, HB2310, introduces a new criminal classification called "child enticement," which occurs when a person knowingly uses various means to lure a minor into distributing visual depictions of their genitals or the female breast, or commits acts to facilitate the sexual abuse of the minor. This offense is classified as a class 5 felony, escalating to a class 4 felony if the defendant holds a position of trust relative to the minor. Additionally, the bill adds child enticement to the list of offenses eligible for the "Romeo and Juliet" defense, which allows for consensual conduct between minors and young adults under specific age conditions.

The bill also includes provisions that exempt the distribution of visual depictions with serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific value from being classified as child enticement. It modifies existing definitions and clarifies the elements necessary to commit the crime, such as specifying the use of electronic communication devices. Overall, the bill aims to strengthen legal protections against child exploitation while providing certain defenses for consensual interactions among minors.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 13-1430
House Engrossed Version: 13-1407, 13-1430, 13-1404, 13-1405, 13-1402, 13-1406, 13-3560
Senate Engrossed Version: 13-1407, 13-1430, 13-1404, 13-1405, 13-1402, 13-1406, 13-3560
Chaptered Version: 13-1407, 13-1430, 13-1404, 13-1405, 13-1402, 13-1406, 13-3560