Bill > HB0207

This bill proposes multiple revisions to Utah's sexual offense laws, focusing on enhancing penalties and clarifying definitions related to sexual crimes. The bill makes several key changes, including expanding the definition of "female breast" across multiple sections of law, modifying the penalties for sexual exploitation of minors, and adjusting sentencing guidelines for repeat sex offenders. Specifically, the bill increases penalties for sexual offenses involving minors, broadens the definition of sexual exploitation to include viewing, accessing, and maintaining access to child sexual abuse material, and adds provisions that increase prison sentences for repeat sexual offenders. The bill also adds protections by explicitly including employees and contractors from Children's Justice Centers in the list of those who may view child sexual abuse material without criminal liability. The changes aim to provide more comprehensive legal frameworks for addressing sexual offenses, particularly those involving minors, and to ensure more consistent and stringent penalties for sexual crimes. The bill is set to take effect on May 7, 2025, and includes coordinating provisions with another bill (H.B. 78) to ensure legislative intent is properly implemented.

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