HB1183

Digital sexual image abuse.

Introduced·1/5/26
Intr Text

Indiana HB1183 criminalizes creation, possession, and distribution of digital sexual images without consent.

Indiana HB1183 amends the state's criminal code to address digital sexual image abuse. It makes the creation or possession of a digital sexual image a Class A misdemeanor. Distribution of such images without consent is a Level 6 felony, escalating to a Level 5 felony if the offender has a prior unrelated conviction. The bill defines "digital sexual image" as a computer-generated depiction of sexual acts or nudity. Effective July 1, 2026, the law aims to protect individuals from non-consensual distribution of intimate images.

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Where it stands

Current
Courts and Criminal Code Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 5

House

Coauthored by Representative Bauer

Jan 5

House

Authored by Representative Haggard

Jan 5

House

First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code