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HB1182 • 2026

A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning criminal law and procedure.

A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning criminal law and procedure.

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Representative Maureen Bauer
Last action
2026-01-05
Official status
Introduced House Bill (H)
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Law About Digital Sexual Images

This bill defines 'digital sexual images' and makes it illegal to possess or distribute such images.

What This Bill Does

  • Defines what a 'digital sexual image' is: an image or video made on a computer that looks like it shows someone doing sexual acts or showing private body parts.
  • Makes it against the law to possess (have) digital sexual images.
  • Makes it against the law to distribute (share) digital sexual images.

Who It Names or Affects

  • People who make, have, or share digital sexual images.
  • Law enforcement agencies that will enforce these new laws.

Terms To Know

Digital Sexual Image
A computer-generated image or video that appears to show someone doing sexual acts or showing private body parts.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not specify the penalties for breaking these new laws.
  • It is unclear how this law will be enforced and what resources will be provided to enforce it.

Bill History

  1. 2026-01-05 House

    Authored by Representative Bauer

  2. 2026-01-05 House

    Coauthored by Representative Haggard

  3. 2026-01-05 House

    First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code

Official Summary Text

A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning criminal law and procedure.
Digital sexual image abuse.

Current Bill Text

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A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning criminal law and procedure.

Digital sexual image abuse.

Defines "digital sexual image" as a digital, computer generated image or video that is created or modified to depict: (1) sexual intercourse; (2) other sexual conduct; or (3) exhibition of certain body parts; of a quality, characteristic, or condition, such that it appears to depict an individual. Establishes the offenses of possession of a digital sexual image and distribution of a digital sexual image.