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HB0009
Grooming of children-offenses and amendments.
Year
2026
Status
✓ Signed Into Law
Sponsor
Judiciary
Committee
Judiciary
Joint
Introduced
Feb 9, 2026
8 months ago
Last Action
Assigned Chapter Number 41
Signed
Mar 5, 2026
Effective: Mar 5, 2026
Bill Synopsis
HB0009 makes grooming minors for sex a felony. Adults manipulating children online or in person face prison and fines. Harsher penalties apply if victims are under 12.
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Committee
Judiciary
Type: Joint
Committee Members
Jared Olsen
Chairman
Floor Vote: Aye
Republican - S08
Art Washut
Chairman
Floor Vote: Aye
Republican - H36
Marlene Brady
Member
Floor Vote: Aye
Republican - H60
Laurie Bratten
Member
Floor Vote: Aye
Republican - H51
Ken Chestek
Member
Floor Vote: Aye
Democrat - H13
Barry Crago
Member
Floor Vote: Aye
Republican - S22
Gary Crum
Member
Floor Vote: Aye
Republican - S10
Lee Filer
Member
Floor Vote: Aye
Republican - H44
Larry Hicks
Member
Floor Vote: Aye
Republican - S11
Tom Kelly
Member
Floor Vote: Aye
Republican - H30
John Kolb
Member
Floor Vote: Aye
Republican - S12
Jayme Lien
Member
Floor Vote: Aye
Republican - H38
Daniel Singh
Member
Floor Vote: Aye
Republican - H61
Joe Webb
Member
Floor Vote: Aye
Republican - H19
Documents & Resources
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Official bill document
Last Action
Assigned Chapter Number 41
Enrolled Act No.
Act #12
Chapter: 0041
Signed: 3/5/2026
Effective: 3/5/2026