HB2690Introduced in the House
CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE MATERIAL
Introduced by Mary Canty, District 54
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Changes the statute of limitations for grooming to provide that when the victim is under 17 years of age at the time of the offense, a prosecution for grooming may be commenced within 10 years after the victim or the person with a disability attains 17 years of age. Changes the name of the offense of child pornography to child sexual abuse material. Deletes references to criminal transmission of HIV in various statutes. In the Sex Offenses Article of the Criminal Code of 2012, provides a definition for "unable to give knowing consent" and changes the definition of "family member" to include a sibling and an accused who has resided in the household for at least 3 (rather than 6) months. Provides that a person commits sexual exploitation of a child if in the presence or virtual presence, or both, of a child and with knowledge that a child or one whom he or she believes to be a child would view his or her acts, that person knowingly entices, coerces, or persuades a child to participate in the production of the recording or memorializing a sexual act of persons ages 18 or older. Provides that a violation of this provision of sexual exploitation of a child is a Class 4 felony. Provides that a defendant, in order to commit grooming, must be 5 years or more older than the groomed child, or hold a position of trust, authority, or supervision in relation to the child at the time of the offense. Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. Provides that the court may set any conditions it finds just and appropriate on the taking of testimony of a victim or witness who is under 18 years of age or an intellectually disabled person or a person affected by a developmental disability (rather than a victim who is a child under the age of 18 years or a moderately, severely, or profoundly intellectually disabled person or a person affected by a developmental disability) involving the use of a facility dog in any criminal proceeding. Makes other changes concerning the admissibility of evidence in cases involving involuntary servitude, involuntary sexual servitude of a minor, and trafficking in persons. Amends various Acts to change references from "child pornography" to "child sexual abuse material".
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0245
August 15, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: Concurrence in House · May 30, 2025
114
Yes
0
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
116 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Ortiz | 1 | Yes |
| Elizabeth Hernandez | 2 | Yes |
| Eva Dina Delgado | 3 | Yes |
| Lilian Jimenez | 4 | Yes |
| Kimberly Du Buclet | 5 | Yes |
| Sonya Harper | 6 | Yes |
| Emanuel Welch | 7 | Yes |
| LaShawn Ford | 8 | Yes |
| Yolanda Morris | 9 | Yes |
| Jawaharial Williams | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Mary Beth Canty
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Mary Beth Canty
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Justin Slaughter
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Judiciary - Criminal Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Judiciary - Criminal Committee; by Voice Vote
Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Judiciary - Criminal Committee; 015-000-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Edgar González, Jr.
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Mary Beth Canty
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 005-000-000
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 111-000-000
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Briel
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Elik
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Hoan Huynh
Arrive in Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Criminal Law
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Cristina Castro
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Criminal Law
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Terri Bryant
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
Do Pass as Amended Criminal Law; 009-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 8, 2025
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Dale Fowler
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 13, 2025
Third Reading - Passed; 058-000-000
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. John F. Curran
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Sally J. Turner
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Erica Harriss
Arrived in House
Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Mary Beth Canty
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Darby A. Hills
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Judiciary - Criminal Committee
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Judiciary - Criminal Committee; 015-000-000
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs 114-000-000
House Concurs
Passed Both Houses
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date January 1, 2026
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0245
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