Johns (SB 557) Act No. 313
Prior law provided relative to the crime of "sexting". Prior law provided that it is unlawful
for a person under the age of 17 years to knowingly and voluntarily use a computer or
telecommunication device to transmit an indecent visual depiction of himself to another
person.
New law retains prior law and adds that any offense committed by use of a computer or
telecommunication device in violation of prior law is deemed to have been committed at
either the place from which the indecent visual depiction was transmitted or at the place
where the indecent visual depiction was received.
Effective upon signature of the governor (May 28, 2014).
(Amends R.S. 14:81.1.1(C); adds R.S. 14:81.1.1(D))