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HB1183Introduced in the House

Digital sexual image abuse.

IntroducedHouse Courts and Criminal Code

Introduced by Craig Haggard, District 57

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Digital sexual image abuse. Increases the penalty for the crime of distribution of an intimate image, from a Class A misdemeanor to a Level 6 felony, and increases the enhancement of this crime from a Level 6 felony to a Level 5 felony. Defines "digital sexual image" as a digital, computer generated image or video that is created or modified to depict: (1) sexual intercourse; (2) other sexual conduct; or (3) exhibition of certain body parts; of a quality, characteristic, or condition, such that it appears to depict an individual. Makes creation or possession of a digital sexual image a Class A misdemeanor and distribution of a digital sexual image a Level 6 felony.

Where it stands

First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code

January 5, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Coauthored by Representative Bauer

  2. Authored by Representative Haggard

  3. First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code

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