Relating to crime of sexual abuse by parent, guardian, custodian, or person in position of trust to child

A new section was added to criminalize parents or guardians who knowingly allow another person to sexually exploit or abuse a child under their care, even if the child appears to consent.

Penalties for specific sexual abuse offenses involving parents or guardians were increased, with prison terms raised from a maximum of 20 years to 40 years and fines increased from $5,000 to $10,000.

The amendment clarifies that the age of the victim or their willingness to participate does not prevent a parent or guardian from being charged with allowing sexual abuse.

Penalties for sexual assault in the third degree were increased from a maximum of 10 years to a range of 2 to 10 years imprisonment and a $20,000 fine.

Penalties for sexual abuse in the third degree were elevated from a felony with up to 3 years imprisonment to a misdemeanor with up to 90 days in county jail and a $1,000 fine.

The penalty for child neglect resulting in death was increased, raising the fine range to $2,000-$10,000 and the prison term to 10-40 years.

Penalties for sexual exploitation by persons in a position of trust were increased, with imprisonment terms ranging from 20 to 40 years and fines up to $10,000.

Penalties for procuring or inducing sexual exploitation of a child by another person were increased, with imprisonment terms ranging from 10 to 30 years and fines up to $20,000.

A new provision defines 'person in a position of trust' to specifically include anyone charged with duty or responsibility for a child's health, education, welfare, or supervision.

New language was added stating that children whose medical treatment was inhibited by a parent or custodian in violation of a court order may be considered neglected.

Penalties for sexual abuse by parents or guardians were increased from a maximum of 20 years imprisonment to a maximum of 40 years, and fines were raised from $5,000 to $10,000.

A new felony was created for parents or guardians who knowingly send, distribute, or display material depicting a child engaged in sexually explicit conduct, punishable by up to four years in prison.

The law now applies to disabled children of any age when a parent or guardian attempts to have another person engage in sexual acts with them, whereas previously it only applied to children under 16.

The bill was updated from a draft introduction to an enrolled final version with signatures from legislative officers and the Governor, making it effective 90 days after passage.