An Act relating to crime and criminal procedure; relating to civil claims by victims of sexual abuse of a minor; relating to homicide; relating to assault; relating to sexual assault; relating to stalking; relating to sexual abuse of a minor; relating to enticement and unlawful exploitation of a minor; relating to cruelty to animals; relating to endangering the welfare of a child; relating to indecent exposure; relating to theft; relating to generated obscene child sexual abuse material; rela...

Summary

The act broadens definitions of sexual offenses against children, creates new crimes such as enticement and distribution of generated child sexual abuse material, and raises penalties, including long prison terms. It also requires sex offenders and child kidnappers to register, may impose electronic monitoring, and sets new reporting rules for sexual‑assault examination kits. The changes affect victims, offenders, law‑enforcement, health‑care providers and other parties handling related evidence.

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