HB 1562-FN (2012): establishing a criminal penalty for sending or receiving sexually explicit text messages or images by using a cell phone or other mobile device.

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HB 1562-FN (2012)

establishing a criminal penalty for sending or receiving sexually explicit text messages or images by using a cell phone or other mobile device.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2011-2012
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2012 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 9, 2012. The committee met in executive session on February 21, 2012 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 14–2 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on March 7, 2012. On March 15, 2012 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote. On March 15, 2012 the House failed “Reconsideration (Rep Kurk)” on a division vote 110–176.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 9, 2012, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • February 21, 2012, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204

Votes

  • March 15, 2012, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
  • March 15, 2012, House: Reconsideration (Rep Kurk) — yeas 110, nays 176, failed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2012: Introduced 1/4/2012 and Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • February 9, 2012: Public Hearing: 2/9/2012 1:30 PM LOB 204
  • February 21, 2012: Executive Session: 2/21/2012 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • February 21, 2012: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 7 (Vote 14-2; CC)
  • March 7, 2012: Removed from Consent Calendar (Rep Gandia)
  • March 15, 2012: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV
  • March 15, 2012: Reconsideration (Rep Kurk): MF DIV 110-176

Laws It Would Change

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