Archive for February 2010

Indiana’s “Sexting” Bill (SB0224)

Synopsis: Electronic dissemination of indecent material. Provides that a child commits a delinquent act if the child creates, transmits, or possesses a photograph, video, or other material that shows a minor engaging in sexual conduct. Creates a defense to child exploitation, possession of child pornography, and dissemination of material harmful to minors if the defendant is a child, the offense constitutes a delinquent act, and: (1) the photograph, video, or other material does not show a child less than thirteen (13) years of age; or (2) the defendant did not knowingly or intentionally transmit or display the photograph, video, or other material to ten or more persons. Requires a child’s parent to participate in outpatient treatment or an educational program if a juvenile court orders the child to receive outpatient treatment or to attend an educational program.
Effective: July 1, 2010.

Source: Indiana General Assembly Senate Bill 0224

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