WA People
BILL · 2009–10 SESSION

HB 1247: Sexual depictions of minors

Addressing the viewing of sexually explicit depictions of minors on the internet.

Summary

  • Declares that due to the changing nature of technology, offenders are now able to access child pornography in different ways, including in ways that may not constitute possession of depictions of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct, as that term is presently defined.

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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 15, 2009
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Kirk Pearson (R-39)
Introduced
January 15, 2009 in the House
Last action
March 15, 2010
Requested by
State agency
Companion bill
SB 5183
Budget
Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to viewing sexually explicit depictions of minors on the internet;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Kirk Pearson (R-39)

13 co-sponsors (6 Democrats, 7 Republicans)

Matt Shea R-4Mark Ericks D-1Kevin Parker R-6Al O'Brien D-1Charles Ross R-14Mark Miloscia D-30Steve Kirby D-29Mike Hope R-44Troy Kelley D-28Dan Kristiansen R-39Bruce Dammeier R-25Shelly Short R-7Dawn Morrell D-25

Votes

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

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  3. First reading, referred to Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness.

HB 1247 in other sessions

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