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ID H0465
ID H0465Amends and adds to existing law to provide for the crime of visual representations of the sexual abuse of children and to revise provisions regarding the Internet Crimes Against Children Unit.
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Introduced
02/02/2024
02/02/2024
In Committee
03/13/2024
03/13/2024
Crossed Over
02/13/2024
02/13/2024
Passed
03/25/2024
03/25/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/26/2024
03/26/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
RELATING TO CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN; AMENDING SECTION 18-1507, IDAHO CODE, TO DEFINE A TERM, TO REVISE A DEFINITION, TO PROVIDE IMMUNITY FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS IN CERTAIN INSTANCES, AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS; AMENDING SECTION 18-1507A, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE CODE REFERENCES; AMENDING CHAPTER 15, TITLE 18, IDAHO CODE, BY THE ADDI- TION OF A NEW SECTION 18-1507C, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE CRIME OF VISUAL REPRESENTATIONS OF THE SEXUAL ABUSE OF CHILDREN, TO PROVIDE A PENALTY, TO PROVIDE THAT A CERTAIN ELEMENT OF THE CRIME IS NOT RE- QUIRED, TO PROVIDE AN AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE, TO PROVIDE AN EXEMPTION, AND TO DEFINE TERMS; AMENDING SECTION 67-1401, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING A CERTAIN DUTY OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS; AMENDING SECTION 67-1410, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING THE INTERNET CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN UNIT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
AI Summary
This bill amends and adds to existing law to provide for the crime of visual representations of the sexual abuse of children and to revise provisions regarding the Internet Crimes Against Children Unit. Specifically, it defines new terms related to this crime, such as "identifiable child" and "generative AI," and establishes penalties for knowingly producing, distributing, receiving, possessing, or accessing visual depictions of children engaging in explicit sexual conduct that are obscene. The bill also expands the authority and responsibilities of the Internet Crimes Against Children Unit to investigate and prosecute violations of the criminal provisions related to child pornography and exploitation.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (6)
Jeff Ehlers (R),
Brooke Green (D),
Dustin Manwaring (R),
Ben Toews (R),
Chris Trakel (R),
Julianne Young (R),
Other Sponsors (1)
Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee (House)
Last Action
Reported Signed by Governor on March 25, 2024 Session Law Chapter 194 Effective: 07/01/2024 (on 03/26/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2024/legislation/H0465/ |
| BillText | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2024/legislation/H0465.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2024/legislation/H0465SOP.pdf |
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