The proposed bill, if enacted, would amend current statutes regarding sexual exploitation of minors by adding a new provision that criminalizes the act of knowingly observing a nude minor for the purpose of engaging in sexual conduct for one's sexual gratification. This new insertion would be added to the existing definitions of sexual exploitation under Arizona Revised Statutes, specifically in section 13-3553. Additionally, the bill clarifies that this new form of exploitation does not apply to consensual conduct between minors aged 15 to 17.

Furthermore, the bill would make the existing "Romeo and Juliet Law" applicable to prosecutions under this new provision, allowing for a defense if the victim is within the specified age range and the conduct is consensual. The bill also modifies the language regarding the possession of child sex dolls by removing specific age references, thereby broadening the scope of the statute. Overall, these updates aim to strengthen protections against sexual exploitation while considering the nuances of consensual relationships among minors.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 13-1407, 13-3553, 13-1404, 13-1405, 13-1402, 13-1406, 13-1430, 13-3560
House Engrossed Version: 13-1407, 13-3553, 13-1404, 13-1405, 13-1402, 13-1406, 13-1430, 13-3560