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Ref to the Com on Judiciary 2, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House2025-03-20

Vote Breakdown

No floor votes recorded.

Plain Language Summary

This bill increases criminal penalties for online solicitation of minors, requires sex offender registration petitions to be placed on the criminal docket for court hearings, and creates two new felony offenses for people with multiple indecent exposure convictions who must register as sex offenders.

Arguments in Favor

• •Supporters argue this bill strengthens protections for children by imposing harsher penalties on those who attempt to exploit minors online, making first offenses a Class E felony instead of Class H, and Class C instead of Class G when an actual meeting occurs.
• •They contend that creating habitual indecent exposure offenses addresses repeat offenders who pose ongoing risks to the public and ensures they are properly monitored through sex offender registration.

Arguments Against

• •Opponents may argue that significantly increasing felony classifications could strain the criminal justice system and incarceration resources.
• •Some may question whether enhanced penalties alone effectively deter crimes or rehabilitate offenders, and express concerns about the broad scope of the habitual indecent exposure offense that could apply to various violations with different levels of harm.