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SB736Introduced in the Senate

Criminal Law - Obscene Matter - Visual Representation of Child

IntroducedSenate Judicial Proceedings

Introduced by Joanne Benson, District 24

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Increasing the maximum age from 16 to 18 of a certain child that may not be depicted in certain visual representations; altering the penalties for knowingly possessing and intentionally retaining, and knowingly or intentionally accessing and intentionally viewing, certain visual representations; authorizing a person depicted in a certain visual representation to bring a certain civil action; and requiring the Attorney General to submit a certain annual report by December 1.

Where it stands

Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m.

February 12, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. First Reading Judicial Proceedings

  2. Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m.

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