This legislative bill seeks to enhance Nebraska's laws regarding child pornography by introducing new definitions and prohibitions, particularly concerning computer-generated child pornography. It expands the definition of "child pornography" to include both visual depictions involving real children and those that are computer-generated, while also clarifying essential terms such as "computer-generated" and "indistinguishable." The bill establishes stricter penalties for individuals who possess or receive child pornography, with those aged nineteen or older facing a Class IIA felony charge, and those under nineteen facing a Class I misdemeanor for a first offense, escalating to a Class IV felony for subsequent offenses. Additionally, the bill repeals obsolete provisions and harmonizes existing laws to ensure clarity in the legal framework.

Moreover, the bill introduces significant amendments to the treatment of victims of sexual assault and child pornography offenses, defining "victim" in the context of the Child Pornography Prevention Act to include children involved in the material. It expands the scope of the Sex Offender Registration Act to encompass offenses related to child pornography and human trafficking, requiring convicted individuals to register as sex offenders. The bill also emphasizes the confidentiality of victims' identities during investigations and establishes a Child Protection Division within the Attorney General's office to assist in prosecuting crimes against children. Overall, the legislation aims to strengthen legal responses to child exploitation and enhance protections for victims while streamlining the legal framework surrounding these issues.

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