- Introduced -

SB 1115 - This act creates the crime of luring a child. A person is considered to have lured a child if:

(1) The solicitor is 21 years old or older;

(2) Has intent; and

(3) Solicits a child that is under 17 or the solicitor believes the child is under 17.

There is no affirmative defense if the person solicited was a peace officer masquerading as a minor.

This crime is a Class D felony. The crime becomes a Class C felony if the solicitor believes the child is less than 14 years old.

SARAH MORROW