If enacted, this bill would amend current statutes regarding sexual exploitation of minors by adding new provisions and modifying existing ones. Specifically, it would introduce a new offense of "observing a nude minor for the purpose of engaging in sexual conduct for the person's sexual gratification," which would be classified as sexual exploitation of a minor. This new provision would not apply to consensual conduct between minors aged 15 to 17. Additionally, the bill would expand the defenses available in prosecutions for sexual exploitation of a minor to include situations where the victim is aged 15 to 17, the defendant is under 19 or attending high school, and the conduct is consensual.

Furthermore, the bill would modify the existing language concerning child sex dolls, changing the definition to prohibit dolls that replicate any real minor, rather than just those under 12 years old. The bill also includes technical changes to clarify the language and ensure consistency within the statutes. Overall, these updates aim to enhance the legal framework surrounding the protection of minors from sexual exploitation while providing specific defenses in certain consensual situations.

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
Chaptered Version: 13-1407, 13-3553, 13-1404, 13-1405, 13-1402, 13-1406, 13-1430, 13-3560