This bill changes certain sexual offenses and sentencing for sexual offenses.
This bill:
- amends sentencing provisions concerning repeat and habitual sex offenders, including requiring mandatory imprisonment;
- provides a definition of a female breast for purposes of certain sexual and sexual exploitation offenses that includes a breast that is undeveloped or partially developed;
- expands the definition of "child sexual abuse material" to include a minor observing or being used for sexually explicit conduct;
- modifies the definition of "sexual explicit conduct" concerning certain bodily functions;
- changes the mental state necessary to commit the offense of sexual exploitation of a minor;
- expands the offense of sexual exploitation of a minor to include when an actor accesses child sexual abuse material with the intent to view;
- provides a safe harbor provision for certain employees and independent contractors who access child sexual abuse material within the scope of employment;
- changes the mental state necessary to commit the offense of aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor;
- amends the offense of aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor to remove a lesser penalty for circumstances when the child sexual abuse material depicts an individual who is 14 years old or older and pubescent; and
- makes technical and conforming changes.