HF 3871 — Venue In Child Sexual Abuse Material Law Provided; On-Scene Preview Of Digital Evidence In Child Sexual Abuse Material Investigations; Possession, Sale, Creation, Dissemination, And Purchase Of Child-Like Sex Dolls Prohibited; And Defense Of Dur
HF 3871 addresses child sexual abuse material (CSAM) by establishing venue provisions for related cases and allowing on-scene previews of digital evidence during investigations. The bill also prohibits the possession, sale, creation, dissemination, and purchase of child-like sex dolls. Additionally, it modifies the defense of duress to include victims of trafficking. The legislation aims to enhance protections for minors and improve the legal response to child sexual abuse and trafficking-related offenses.
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