SB 393: Regards sexually oriented offenses involving juveniles, animals
This legislation aims to protect juvenile victims of sexually oriented offenses. It establishes new offenses for creating or possessing material depicting sexual conduct with animals, with penalties ranging from misdemeanors to felonies. The law prohibits engaging in sexual conduct with animals, possessing or selling animals for such purposes, and creating or distributing obscene material depicting animal abuse. Exemptions are provided for bona fide artistic, medical, or educational purposes. The bill also clarifies existing laws regarding animal abuse and defines key terms such as "animal" and "sexual conduct".
| May. 27, 2026 | Referred to committee: Judiciary |
| May. 26, 2026 | Introduced |
| May. 20, 2026 | Passed |
| May. 20, 2026 | Reported - Substitute: Judiciary |
| Mar. 24, 2026 | Referred to committee: Judiciary |