BILL · 2007–08 SESSION
HB 2291: Sexual abuse of minors
Imposing penalties for engaging in the commercial sexual abuse of minors.
Summary
- Provides that a person is guilty of promoting commercial sexual abuse of a minor if he or she knowingly advances commercial sexual abuse of a minor or profits from a minor engaged in sexual conduct. Declares that promoting commercial sexual abuse of a minor is a class B felony.
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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedFeb 19, 2007
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46)
- Introduced
- February 19, 2007 in the House
- Last action
- January 14, 2008
- Companion bill
- SB 5718
AN ACT Relating to penalties for engaging in the commercial sexual abuse of minors;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46)
7 co-sponsors (7 Democrats, 0 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- First reading, referred to Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness.
HB 2291 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- HB 2291 (2025–26) Kratom
- HB 2291 (2023–24) Riparian programs review
- HB 2291 (2019–20) Indep. procured insurance
- HB 2291 (2017–18) Massage therapists/photo
- HB 2291 (2015–16) Min. wage calc. & youth wage
- HB 2291 (2013–14) School district territory
- HB 2291 (2011–12) Local improvement districts
- HB 2291 (2009–10) Ag commodity commissions