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BILL · 2007–08 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 6373

SB 6373: Sexually explicit conduct

Creating the crime of viewing depictions of minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct.

Summary

  • (DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Creates the crime of viewing depictions of minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct. A person who knowingly views over the internet any visual depiction or copy thereof of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct is guilty of a class C felony. Establishes an affirmative defense for law enforcement officers conducting an investigation.

From the Substitute Bill Digest (SSB 6373), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
  1. IntroducedJan 16, 2008
  2. Out of committeeFeb 7, 2008
  3. Passed Senatestopped here
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Tracey Eide (D-30)
Introduced
January 16, 2008 in the Senate
Last action
February 29, 2008
Requested by
State agency
Companion bill
HB 2566
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 6373, SSB 6373

AN ACT Relating to creating the crime of viewing depictions of minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Tracey Eide (D-30)

3 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Val Stevens R-39Paull Shin D-21Senator D-35

Votes

No recorded floor votes.

History

  1. Senate Rules "X" file. (SSB 6373)
  2. Senate Rules "X" file.
  3. Made eligible to be placed on second reading. (SSB 6373)
  4. Made eligible to be placed on second reading.
  5. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 6373)
  6. HSC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 6373)
  7. HSC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  8. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  9. First reading, referred to Human Services & Corrections.

SB 6373 in other sessions

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