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WY HB0171

Sexual exploitation of children-amendments.


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Introduced
01/31/2025
In Committee
02/25/2025
Crossed Over
02/12/2025
Passed
Dead
02/28/2025

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
2025 General Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT relating to crimes and offenses; amending the definition of explicit sexual conduct for the purposes of the crime of sexual exploitation of children; and providing for an effective date.

AI Summary

This bill amends Wyoming's legal definition of "explicit sexual conduct" in the context of sexual exploitation of children by expanding the current definition to include the chest or breasts of a female person alongside the existing categories of sexual acts and body part exhibitions. Specifically, the bill modifies Wyoming Statute 6-4-303(a)(iii), which defines explicit sexual conduct for purposes of prosecuting sexual exploitation of children, by inserting language that adds "the chest or breasts of a female person" to the list of body parts whose lascivious exhibition would be considered explicit sexual conduct. The amendment broadens the legal scope of what can be considered sexually exploitative imagery involving minors, potentially providing law enforcement and prosecutors with additional tools to address such cases. The bill is set to become effective on July 1, 2025, giving time for legal systems and stakeholders to prepare for the updated definition.

Committee Categories

Education, Justice

Sponsors (10)

Last Action

COW:S Did not consider for COW (on 02/28/2025)

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