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House votes to expand enticement statute to include 16- and 17-year-olds
Summary
Lawmakers approved House Bill 541 to redefine 'children' for an enticement statute to include 16- and 17-year-olds and close a gap cited by the ICAC and National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Supporters said the change will help prosecute online enticement; the bill passed the House.
The Idaho House on Feb. 11 approved House Bill 541, which redefines the term "children" in a section of state law addressing the enticement of minors over the internet to include 16- and 17-year-olds.
The bill's sponsor (presenter, S10) said the change responds to presentations from the ICAC team and national data showing…
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