Bill > HB1183

This bill, concerning digital sexual image abuse, redefines and strengthens penalties for offenses involving the creation, possession, and distribution of intimate digital images. It introduces a new definition for "digital sexual image," which encompasses computer-generated or modified images and videos that appear to depict an individual engaged in sexual acts or exhibiting certain body parts. The bill makes the creation or possession of such an image a Class A misdemeanor, with an enhancement to a Level 6 felony for repeat offenders. Crucially, it elevates the crime of distributing an intimate image from a Class A misdemeanor to a Level 6 felony, and further increases this penalty to a Level 5 felony for individuals with prior convictions for this offense. The bill also clarifies that the term "distribute" applies to various digital mediums, including websites and applications, and provides exceptions for certain entities like news organizations and cloud service providers under specific circumstances.

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https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/house/1183/details