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Committee advances H 541 (enticing a child over the internet) after testimony and questions
Summary
Rep. Tanner presented H 541 on enticing a child over the internet. Committee members questioned the five-year age span and expungement details; James Haws testified in neutrality and Neil Uhrig testified in support. Rep. Stone moved a DO PASS recommendation and the motion carried by voice vote.
Rep. Tanner presented H 541, a bill addressing the crime of enticing a child over the internet. Committee members raised questions about the bill's five-year age-span provision and the availability of expungement for records arising under the statute.
James Haws of the Office of the Attorney General testified in neutrality and Neil Uhrig with the Idaho Fraternal Order of Police testified in support. After questions and testimony, Rep. Stone moved to send H 541 to the floor with a DO PASS recommendation; the motion carried by voice vote and Rep. Tanner was named the floor sponsor.
Committee inquiries on expungement and the five-year age span were recorded but not resolved at this meeting; staff or future hearings may provide further clarification or amendments.
