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SSB 1096

A bill for an act relating to the criminal offense of grooming and the sex offender registry, and making penalties applicable.

2025-2026 Regular Session

Overview: SSB 1096, A bill for an act relating to the criminal offense of grooming and the sex offender registry, and making penalties applicable. The bill has been approved by com

Committee report approving bill, renumbered as SF 461.
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Bill Summary · SSB 1096

Overview: SSB 1096, A bill for an act relating to the criminal offense of grooming and the sex offender registry, and making penalties applicable. The bill has been approved by committee and renumbered as SF 461.

Purpose and Intent: The primary goal of this bill is to create a new criminal offense of "grooming" and to require individuals convicted of this offense to register as sex offenders.

Key Provisions:
- Establishes the crime of "grooming," defined as the act of luring or attempting to lure a minor or a person believed to be a minor into sexual contact.
- Imposes a penalty of up to 5 years in prison and a fine of up to $7,500 for the grooming offense.
- Requires individuals convicted of grooming to register as sex offenders, subjecting them to additional monitoring and restrictions.

Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Minors and individuals perceived to be minors would be protected from the predatory behavior of "groomers."
- Individuals convicted of the new grooming offense would face criminal penalties and be required to register as sex offenders, which can have significant long-term consequences.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The bill has been approved by committee and renumbered as SF 461. It will now proceed to the full Senate for consideration and a vote.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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