Changes to Laws About Sexual Exploitation of Children
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Bill Summary - 26LSO-0270 Bill No.: HB0028 Effective: 7/1/2026 LSO No.: 26LSO-0270 Enrolled Act No.: HEA No. 0013 Chapter No.: 30 Prime Sponsor: Strock Catch Title: Sexual exploitation of children-amendments. Has Report: No Subject: Sexual exploitation of children-amendments. Summary/Major Elements: This act expands the definition of "explicit sexual conduct" to include conduct involving the chest or breasts of a female person. The above summary is not an official publication of the Wyoming Legislature and is not an official statement of legislative intent. While the Legislative Service Office endeavored to provide accurate information in this summary, it should not be relied upon as a comprehensive abstract of the bill.
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The lawmaker explains that community members highlighted a legal loophole where an individual's sentence was reduced because photos of young girls' bare chests were not covered by the current definition. They state the bill clarifies this crime while ensuring it does not criminalize breastfeeding or bath time photos.
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