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 now includes both visual depictions of sexually explicit conduct involving a child and computer-generated representations. The legislation establishes enhanced penalties for violations, particularly for repeat offenders, and introduces new offenses related to the possession and distribution of child pornography. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of protecting children from exploitation through electronic communication and imposes stricter penalties for solicitation and enticement offenses involving minors. The bill also consolidates the Child Pornography Prevention Act under a new citation and repeals outdated provisions to create a more cohesive legal approach.

Furthermore, the bill addresses the forfeiture of property related to covered offenses, requiring courts to determine the connection between property and the offenses before proceeding with forfeiture. It also introduces protections for individuals reporting sexual assaults, ensuring they are not prosecuted for related alcohol or drug offenses. The legislation expands the scope of the Sex Offender Registration Act to include offenses related to child pornography and human trafficking, mandates mental health evaluations for certain offenders, and emphasizes the confidentiality of victims' identities in sexual assault cases. Overall, the amendments aim to enhance protections for victims, improve the prosecution of sexual offenses, and ensure that offenders are appropriately monitored and treated.

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