SB 564-FN (2024): relative to crimes involving child sexual abuse images.
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SB 564-FN (2024)
relative to crimes involving child sexual abuse images.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2023-2024
- House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
- Chapter law: 43
The Story
It was introduced on January 3, 2024 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 16, 2024. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 7, 2024 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 7, 2024 and was referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 10, 2024, with one person signed in online in support. The committee met in executive session on April 10, 2024 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 2, 2024 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 23, 2024 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 31, 2024, making it Chapter 43 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2025.
Sponsors
- Sen. Debra Altschiller (D - SD24) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14)
- Sen. Regina Birdsell (R - SD19)
- Sen. Donna Soucy (D - SD18)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 16, 2024, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100
- April 10, 2024, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 202-204
- April 10, 2024, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 202-204
Votes
- March 7, 2024, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- May 2, 2024, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 3, 2024: To Be Introduced 01/03/2024 and Referred to Judiciary
- January 16, 2024: Hearing: 01/16/2024, Room 100, SH, 01:00 pm
- March 7, 2024: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/07/2024; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 9A
- March 7, 2024: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/07/2024
- March 7, 2024: Introduced 03/07/2024 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- April 3, 2024: ==CANCELLED== Public Hearing: 04/03/2024 10:30 am LOB 202-204
- April 5, 2024: ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 04/05/2024 10:00 am LOB 202-204
- April 10, 2024: Public Hearing: 04/10/2024 10:30 am LOB 202-204
- April 10, 2024: Executive Session: 04/10/2024 01:00 pm LOB 202-204
- April 10, 2024: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 04/10/2024 (Vote 19-0; CC)
- May 2, 2024: Ought to Pass : MA VV 05/02/2024
- May 22, 2024: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/22/2024)
- May 23, 2024: Enrolled (in recess of) 05/23/2024
- May 31, 2024: Signed by the Governor on 05/31/2024; Chapter 0043; Effective 01/01/2025