Principle Criteria
Free Enterprise
Property Rights
Personal Responsibility
Limited Government
Individual Liberty
Digest
HB 2710 modifies affirmative defenses to certain criminal offenses related to obscene materials or conduct harmful to children. It removes the existing affirmative defense for possessing or promoting obscene material if done for a "bona fide judicial, law enforcement, or legislative purpose." It also clarifies that a defendant may claim an affirmative defense if they were the spouse of the child at the time of the offense or if they are no more than two years older than the child involved. The bill applies to offenses committed on or after September 1, 2025.
Author (1)
Contact the Author
Rep. Mitch Little
Capitol Phone:
(512) 463-0478
Capitol Office:
EXT E2.420
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