Utah lawmakers OK bill on 'sexting'
Thursday, 12 March 2009
The Associated Press
Utah lawmakers have agreed to lessen the penalty for minors who send or receive nude pictures through their cell phones, called "sexting." House Bill 14, sponsored by Rep. Sheryl Allen, R-Bountiful, would reduce the penalty for someone younger than 18 to a misdemeanor from a felony. Those over 18 could still face felony charges.
Sen. Gregory Bell, R-Fruit Heights, says some parents currently interfere with investigations because they don't want their children to be charged with a felony.
The bill passed the Senate on Wednesday and now goes to the governor.
NOTE: This bill was signed into law by Governor Huntsman on Monday, March 30
No comments:
Post a Comment