Relating to crimes involving minors.

HB 2196 creates a new felony crime for individuals aged 18 or older who knowingly send a pattern of written or verbal communications containing explicit sexual descriptions or narratives to minors (under 18), causing harm. The law prohibits defenses based on ignorance of the minor’s age, even if the minor lied about their age. Violators face up to five years in prison, a $125,000 fine, or both. This bill directly affects adults communicating with minors online or in person, targeting harmful sexual content rather than general interactions.