HOUSE BILL 100

File Code: Criminal Law - Substantive Crimes

Sponsored By:

Chairman, Judiciary Committee (Departmental - State Police, Dept. of)

Entitled:

Crimes - Possession of Child Pornography - Penalties

Synopsis:

Changing the crime of possession of child pornography from a misdemeanor to a felony; and increasing the penalty for possessing child pornography for a first offense to a fine not exceeding $5,000 or 2 years imprisonment or both or for a second or subsequent offense, a fine not exceeding $10,000 or 5 years imprisonment or both.

History by Legislative Date

House Action

1/22

First Reading Judiciary

1/27

Hearing 2/4 at 10:30 a.m.

2/15

Unfavorable Report by Judiciary

Senate Action

No Action

Sponsored by:

Chairman, Judiciary Comm.

Departmental

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS -see also- PENALTIES; SENTENCES

MINORS -see also- AGE OF MAJORITY; JUVENILE CAUSES; YOUTH

PENALTIES

PORNOGRAPHY -see also- NUDITY AND SEXUAL DISPLAYS; OBSCENITY

Bill affects the following Statute:

Article - 27 Crimes and Punishments

( 419B )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered