HB 2291 - DIGEST

Provides that a person is guilty of promoting commercial sexual abuse of a minor if he or she knowingly advances commercial sexual abuse of a minor or profits from a minor engaged in sexual conduct.

Declares that promoting commercial sexual abuse of a minor is a class B felony.

Provides that a person commits the offense of promoting travel for commercial sexual abuse of a minor if he or she knowingly sells or offers to sell travel services that include or facilitate travel for the purpose of engaging in what would be commercial sexual abuse of a minor or promoting commercial sexual abuse of a minor, if occurring in this state.

Declares that promoting travel for commercial sexual abuse of a minor is a class C felony.

Provides that a person is guilty of permitting commercial sexual abuse of a minor if, having possession or control of premises which he or she knows are being used for the purpose of commercial sexual abuse of a minor, he or she fails without lawful excuse to make reasonable effort to halt or abate such use, or to make a reasonable effort to notify law enforcement of such use.

Declares that permitting commercial sexual abuse of a minor is a gross misdemeanor.