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HB2196 • 2025
Creates the crime of harmful communication with a minor.
This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.
The plain English breakdown is still being put together. The official documents below are already here.
In committee upon adjournment.
Referred to Judiciary with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Digest: The Act makes a new crime about harmful activity with a minor. (Flesch Readability Score: 67.7). Creates the crime of harmful communication with a minor. Punishes by a maximum of five years' imprisonment, $125,000 fine, or both. Relating to: Relating to crimes involving minors. Current location: In House Committee