This bill amends various sections of Nebraska law to strengthen the legal framework surrounding child pornography and related offenses. It introduces key definitions, such as "child pornography," which includes both visual depictions of sexually explicit conduct involving a child and computer-generated representations. The bill expands unlawful activities to encompass the possession and receipt of child pornography, establishing specific penalties based on the age of the offender. For instance, individuals under nineteen face a Class I misdemeanor for possession, while those nineteen and older face a Class IIA felony. Additionally, the bill introduces affirmative defenses for certain circumstances and repeals outdated provisions to enhance clarity and consistency in the law.

Furthermore, the bill addresses the handling of property related to child pornography offenses, requiring that such materials remain under law enforcement or court control and prohibiting defendants from requesting possession or reproduction. It also introduces new penalties for solicitation offenses involving minors and outlines the process for property forfeiture related to covered offenses. The bill emphasizes the confidentiality of victims' identities in sexual assault cases and mandates mental health evaluations for certain offenders. Overall, the amendments aim to improve protections for victims, enhance the legal response to child exploitation, and ensure that offenders are appropriately monitored and evaluated.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 28-1463.04, 28-1463.02, 28-813.01, 28-1463.05, 28-1463.03, 28-1463.06, 27-1301, 28-116, 28-320.02, 28-813.02, 28-833, 28-1601, 28-1602, 28-1701, 29-110, 29-119, 29-4003, 29-4309, 29-4316, 83-174.02, 84-205, 87-302