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# HB028
Sexual exploitation of children-amendments
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AN ACT relating to crimes and offenses; amending the definition of explicit sexual conduct for the purposes of the crime of sexual exploitation of children; and providing for an effective date.
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This legislative amendment to Wyoming Statute W.S. 6-4-303(a)(iii) refines the definition of "Explicit sexual conduct" within the state's laws on sexual exploitation of children. By expanding the scope to include lascivious exhibition of the chest or breasts of a female person, the bill strengthens legal protections against child exploitation, ensuring more comprehensive coverage under existing penalties. This targeted update aligns with efforts to safeguard vulnerable minors, promoting a safer environment for children and families in Wyoming.
The amendment adds "or the chest or breasts of a female person" to the examples of explicit sexual conduct, closing potential loopholes in the law. This ensures that exploitative depictions involving female children's upper bodies are explicitly recognized as prohibited, alongside other forms like sexual intercourse, bestiality, masturbation, or sadistic abuse.
By updating the definition, the bill provides clearer guidance for law enforcement, prosecutors, and courts, reducing ambiguity in identifying and prosecuting cases of child exploitation. This precision helps in swift and effective legal action, deterring predators and holding them accountable under the statute's penalties.
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