INDECENT EXPOSURE TO CHILD OUT OF VIEW

HB 451 creates a new misdemeanor offense for adults (18+) who intentionally expose their genital area to a child (under 18) in a private setting, defined as "indecent exposure to a child out of public view." It specifically prohibits lewd or lascivious exposure of the genital area (including penis, vagina, or surrounding areas) when the adult and child are not in a public space. The bill makes this a misdemeanor, applies retroactively to past incidents (even if statutes of limitations had expired), and defines key terms like "child" and "primary genital area." The bill was introduced in 2025 but was postponed indefinitely by the legislature in June 2025.