Bill > LB172

This bill prohibits conduct involving computer-generated child pornography and strengthens existing child pornography laws in Nebraska. The key provisions include expanding the legal definition of child pornography to explicitly include computer-generated images that are virtually indistinguishable from real children, criminalizing the receipt of child pornography (in addition to existing provisions about creating or possessing such material), and establishing enhanced penalties for repeated offenses. The bill modifies several existing statutes to include computer-generated child pornography and updates definitions related to sexual offenses. Notably, the legislation introduces a new definition of "computer-generated" content, which means visual depictions created, adapted, or modified using digital technology, artificial intelligence, or similar means. The bill also updates various related legal definitions and references across multiple sections of Nebraska's criminal code, ensuring that laws can address emerging technologies used to create sexually exploitative images of children. The penalties for violations remain severe, with potential escalation to more serious felony charges for repeat offenders, reflecting the state's commitment to protecting minors from sexual exploitation.

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