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HF 129

as introduced - 86th Legislature (2009 - 2010) Posted on 02/09/2010 01:34am

KEY: stricken = removed, old language.
underscored = added, new language.
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A bill for an act
 relating to crimes; prohibiting the use of electronic devices to sexually solicit
children; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 609.352, subdivision 2a.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 609.352, subdivision 2a, is amended to
read:


Subd. 2a.

deleted text begin Internet or computerdeleted text end new text begin Electronicnew text end solicitation of children.

A person
18 years of age or older who uses the Internet deleted text begin ordeleted text end new text begin ,new text end a computer, computer program,
computer network, deleted text begin ordeleted text end computer systemnew text begin , an electronic communications system, or a
telecommunications, wire, radio communications system, or other electronic device
capable of electronic data storage or transmissionnew text end to commit any of the following acts,
with the intent to arouse the sexual desire of any person, is guilty of a felony and may be
sentenced as provided in subdivision 4:

(1) soliciting a child or someone the person reasonably believes is a child to engage
in sexual conduct;

(2) engaging in communication deleted text begin relating to or describing sexual conductdeleted text end with a
child or someone the person reasonably believes is a childnew text begin , relating to or describing
sexual conductnew text end ; or

(3) distributing any material, language, or communication, including a photographic
or video image, that relates to or describes sexual conduct to a child or someone the
person reasonably believes is a child.

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2009, and applies to
offenses committed on or after that date.
 new text end