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2010 Senate Bill 6397: Clarifying the legal implications of viewing sexually explicit images of minors on the internet
Introduced by Sen. Adam Kline (Seattle) (D) on January 13, 2010
Establishes that a person who views visual depictions of child pornography on the internet will be charged with a class C felony. Evidence such as search history, titles of videos, and screenshots will be used against the offender in court.   Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee on January 13, 2010
Substitute offered in the Senate on February 5, 2010
To create a defense for university and legislative staff conducting legitimate research. Provides an additional element to the viewing crime requiring the prosecution to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the viewing was initiated by the user of the computer where the viewing occurred.
The substitute passed by voice vote in the Senate on February 5, 2010
Referred to the Senate Rules Committee on February 5, 2010