Bill > A02171

This bill, known as the "child sexual abuse and exploitation prevention act," aims to strengthen laws against child sexual abuse and exploitation, particularly those involving technology. It introduces new crimes such as "sexual exploitation of a child" and "computer sex crimes against children," and revises existing prostitution offenses. The act also expands the definition of "sex offense" to include these new crimes and updates various legal procedures, including those related to grand jury evidence and sex offender registration, to better address these issues. Additionally, it clarifies definitions and penalties for offenses involving children and computer-related crimes, and allows for the use of business records in grand jury proceedings with proper authentication. The bill also introduces provisions for non-judicial subpoenas to obtain subscriber information from internet providers in cases involving minors or imminent danger, and creates new offenses related to the criminal use of encryption. Finally, it amends laws concerning prostitution, child sexual performance, and related offenses, and adjusts penalties and definitions to reflect these changes.