H3046

Sexual Exploitation of a Minor, morphed images

Chamber Passed·4/2/25

South Carolina H3046 amends definitions and offenses related to sexual exploitation of minors, including morphed images.

South Carolina H3046 amends the state code to revise definitions and add the term "morphed image," which refers to any visual depiction of sexually explicit conduct involving an identifiable minor. The bill updates offenses related to sexual exploitation of minors, including first, second, and third-degree sexual exploitation, to include morphed images. It also modifies the sex offender registry to include those guilty of criminal exploitation of a minor in the first, second, or third degree as a Tier II offender.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 96–19 · Apr 2, 2025
Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

House: Passage Of Bill

96 Yea

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19 Nay

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6 Not Voting

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2 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 25, 2025

12:00 AM

House Judiciary Full Committee

Feb 13, 2025

9:00 AM

House Judiciary Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, & Special Laws Subcommittee on 3045, 3046, 3058, 3460

History

Apr 10, 2025

Senate

Introduced and read first time

Apr 10, 2025

Senate

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

Apr 2, 2025

House

Read third time and sent to Senate