Indiana: Sexting bill headed for studyPost-Tribune: “Lawmakers plan to research the issue of teen ‘sexting’ this summer before they pass a bill making it a delinquent act for minors. The announcement was made in a meeting of the House Judiciary Committee Tuesday. Led by Rep. Linda Lawson, D-Hammond, the committee is expected to amend a Senate sexting bill next week.” SB 224: “Electronic dissemination of indecent material. Provides that a child commits a delinquent act if the child creates, transmits, or possesses a photograph, video, or other material that shows a minor engaging in sexual conduct. Creates a defense to child exploitation, possession of child pornography, and dissemination of material harmful to minors if the defendant is a child, the offense constitutes a delinquent act, and: (1) the photograph, video, or other material does not show a child less than thirteen (13) years of age; or (2) the defendant did not knowingly or intentionally transmit or display the photograph, video, or other material to ten or more persons.” Indiana Law Blog (1/30/10): Student sexting in Indiana, are felonies the answer?
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