The bill aims to enhance the protection of children from internet-based sexual abuse by establishing specific registration and supervision requirements for individuals convicted of offenses related to fictitious minors in net nanny operations. It recognizes the growing use of sting operations where law enforcement poses as minors to prevent potential sexual offenses. The legislation differentiates between individuals who have committed predatory offenses against real minors and those involved in sting operations, proposing that the latter group, if they have no prior history of such offenses, should face less stringent registration requirements.

Key amendments include changes to the registration duration for various felony convictions, with specific provisions for those convicted due to net nanny operations involving fictitious minors. For instance, individuals with no prior sex offense convictions will have their registration duty end five years after release if they have not committed any disqualifying offenses during that time. Additionally, the bill introduces definitions for "fictitious minor" and "net nanny," clarifying the context of these operations. Overall, the legislation seeks to balance public safety with rehabilitation opportunities for offenders who have not demonstrated predatory behavior towards actual minors.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 9A.44.140, 9.94A.507