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BILL · 1993–94 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5784

SB 5784: Minor communic/immoral purpo

Communicating with a minor for immoral purposes.

Summary

  • The legislative intent is clarified to expressly indicate that communications with a minor for the purpose of committing any sexual felony, including ones not in Chapter 9.68A RCW, or for the purpose of the sexual gratification of the perpetrator are meant to be covered by the statute. The legislative intent further clarifies that the statute is meant to reach behavior meant to groom a child for future sexual abuse.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5784), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedFeb 15, 1993
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Adam Smith (D-33)
Introduced
February 15, 1993 in the Senate
Last action
March 11, 1994
Versions
SB 5784, SSB 5784

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Adam Smith (D-33)

1 co-sponsor (0 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Bob Oke R-26

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

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SB 5784 in other sessions

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