SB 70·AL·senate
Crimes and offenses; sex offenses involving a child; crime of transmitting obscene material to a child by computer, further provided for
Passed One ChamberFiled Jan 13, 2026
Sponsor: Sam Givhan (R)
Latest Action
Reported Out of Committee Second House (Judiciary)
Feb 25, 2026
Summary
The bill adds a crime that makes it illegal to transmit obscene images or videos—real or digitally created—to a child through any computer communication system. It defines a child as anyone under 17, treats offenders as adults, and makes the offense a Class B felony. The law aims to protect minors from online sexual exploitation.
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