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IN HB 1183

died on adjournment

Digital sexual image abuse.

Indiana · 2026 Regular Session (2nd Regular Session, 124th General Assembly) · lower

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Did IN HB 1183 pass?

No. IN HB 1183 died when the 2026 Regular Session (2nd Regular Session, 124th General Assembly) adjourned without final action on it. Bills that die this way are sometimes reintroduced in a later session. Latest recorded action (2026-01-05): First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code

What is IN HB 1183 about?

Increases the penalty for the crime of distribution of an intimate image, from a Class A misdemeanor to a Level 6 felony, and increases the enhancement of this crime from a Level 6 felony to a Level 5 felony. Defines "digital sexual image" as a digital, computer generated image or video that is created or modified to depict: (1) sexual intercourse; (2) other sexual conduct; or (3) exhibition of certain body parts; of a quality, characteristic, or condition, such that it appears to depict an individual. Makes creation or possession of a digital sexual image a Class A misdemeanor and distribution of a digital sexual image a Level 6 felony.

Who sponsors IN HB 1183?

Craig Haggard is the primary sponsor of IN HB 1183, joined by 1 cosponsor.

Description

Increases the penalty for the crime of distribution of an intimate image, from a Class A misdemeanor to a Level 6 felony, and increases the enhancement of this crime from a Level 6 felony to a Level 5 felony. Defines "digital sexual image" as a digital, computer generated image or video that is created or modified to depict: (1) sexual intercourse; (2) other sexual conduct; or (3) exhibition of certain body parts; of a quality, characteristic, or condition, such that it appears to depict an individual. Makes creation or possession of a digital sexual image a Class A misdemeanor and distribution of a digital sexual image a Level 6 felony.

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Latest action
2026-01-05 — First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code
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Subjects

Sponsors

  • Craig Haggardauthor
  • Maureen Bauercoauthor

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-01-05

    First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code

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  2. 2026-01-05

    Authored by Representative Haggard

  3. 2026-01-05

    Coauthored by Representative Bauer

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https://api.iga.in.gov/2026/bills/hb1183

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