The bill would amend the penal code as it relates to the criminal offense of child pornography and possessing or promoting child sexual abuse material. Under the provisions of the bill, the offense of child pornography would be changed to child sexual abuse material, and criminal penalties would be increased from a third degree felony to a second degree felony for possession or promotion of child sexual abuse material, and from a second degree felony to a first degree felony for the same offense with any number of previous convictions.
The Office of Court Administration and Department of Criminal Justice indicate the modifications outlined in the bill's provisions would not result in a significant fiscal impact. This analysis assumes implementing the provisions of the bill addressing felony sanctions would not result in a significant impact on the demand for state correctional resources.
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.