Indiana bills · 2026 Regular Session
Indiana HB 1183
Digital sexual image abuse.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Craig Haggard (Republican)
Cosponsors (1)
- Maureen Bauer (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Indiana legislature· Digest
Increases the penalty for the crime of distribution of an intimate image, from a Class A misdemeanor to a Level 6 felony, and increases the enhancement of this crime from a Level 6 felony to a Level 5 felony. Defines "digital sexual image" as a digital, computer generated image or video that is created or modified to depict: (1) sexual intercourse; (2) other sexual conduct; or (3) exhibition of certain body parts; of a quality, characteristic, or condition, such that it appears to depict an individual. Makes creation or possession of a digital sexual image a Class A misdemeanor and distribution of a digital sexual image a Level 6 felony.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 5, 2026 · House
First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code - Jan 5, 2026 · House
Authored by Representative Haggard - Jan 5, 2026 · House
Coauthored by Representative Bauer