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CHILD SEX DOLL PROHIBITION

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2023 GENERAL SESSION

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STATE OF UTAH

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Chief Sponsor: Matthew H. Gwynn

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Senate Sponsor: Scott D. Sandall

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7     LONG TITLE
8     General Description:
9          This bill enacts provisions relating to child sex dolls.
10     Highlighted Provisions:
11          This bill:
12          ▸     defines terms; and
13          ▸     makes it a crime to possess, purchase, or distribute a child sex doll.
14     Money Appropriated in this Bill:
15          None
16     Other Special Clauses:
17          None
18     Utah Code Sections Affected:
19     ENACTS:
20          76-10-1236, Utah Code Annotated 1953
21          76-10-1237, Utah Code Annotated 1953
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23     Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
24          Section 1. Section 76-10-1236 is enacted to read:
25          76-10-1236. Possession of a child sex doll -- Penalties.
26          (1) As used in this section, "child sex doll" means:
27          (a) an anatomically correct doll, mannequin, or robot, with the features of, or with
28     features that resemble those of, a minor; and
29          (b) is intended for use in sexual acts.

30          (2) An actor commits the offense of possession of a child sex doll if the actor
31     knowingly or intentionally possesses a child sex doll.
32          (3) A violation of Subsection (2) is a class A misdemeanor, with a mandatory fine of
33     not less than $2,500.
34          Section 2. Section 76-10-1237 is enacted to read:
35          76-10-1237. Distributing or purchasing a child sex doll -- Penalties.
36          (1) As used in this section:
37          (a) "Child sex doll" means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-10-1236.
38          (b) "Distribute" means to sell, or with or without consideration, offer to sell, advertise,
39     provide, ship, deliver for shipment, offer to deliver for shipment, or transfer.
40          (2) An actor commits the offense of distributing or purchasing a child sex doll if the
41     actor knowingly, intentionally, or recklessly distributes, purchases, or offers to purchase a child
42     sex doll.
43          (3) A violation of Subsection (2) is a third degree felony, with a mandatory fine of not
44     less than $10,000.