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HB 2979 Sexual offenses; raises penalty for use of communications systems when involving children.

Introduced by: Robert B. Bell | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Use of communications systems to facilitate certain sex offenses involving children.  Raises the penalty for use of a communications system, including but not limited to computers or computer networks or bulletin boards, or any other electronic means for the purposes of procuring or promoting the use of a minor for any activity in violation of § 18.2-370 or § 18.2-374.1 (solicitation and certain sex offenses) from a Class 6 to a Class 5 felony.


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