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Updating offenses of extortion and attempted extortion [SB-175]
The purpose of this bill is to modify the offenses of extortion and attempted extortion, including threats to publish images of a person's intimate body parts as a means of committing extortion or attempted extortion. The bill defines the phrase "anything of value, or other consideration" to include certain defined sexual acts and defining images of intimate body parts. Finally, the bill sets forth criminal penalties.
SB-175: Updating offenses of extortion and attempted extortion
Sponsored by: Sen. Michael Woelfel
Introduced In House on 01/15/2024