Senate Bill No. 134, introduced by Senator Kleinpeter, aims to amend the current laws regarding child sexual abuse materials and "sexting" by providing specific provisions for individuals under the age of 17. The bill enacts a new section, R.S. 14:81.1(A)(3), which states that if a person under 17 is found in violation of the law concerning child sexual abuse materials, the penalties will align with those applicable to "sexting." However, this alignment will not apply if the individual committed the offense with the intent to gain something of value or secure a privilege.

The bill retains existing laws that prohibit individuals under 17 from knowingly transmitting or possessing indecent visual depictions, as well as the laws against producing or distributing child sexual abuse materials. The proposed changes are set to take effect on August 1, 2026, and aim to provide a more nuanced approach to handling offenses involving minors in the context of child sexual abuse materials and sexting.