Bill > HB2146

This bill amends existing law to expand the definition of sexual exploitation of a minor, which is a serious crime. Previously, the law covered compelling, aiding, or permitting a minor to engage in sexually explicit conduct that would be photographed or part of a live performance. This bill adds a new provision that makes it illegal to aid, invite, employ, authorize, or cause a minor to *view* sexually explicit conduct, if the minor's viewing of that conduct is also photographed or part of a live performance. The bill clarifies that engaging in these actions constitutes sexual exploitation of a minor and is punishable as a class B felony, a serious criminal offense.

Budget and Finance, Housing and Urban Affairs

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2146&Year=2025&Initiative=false