Bill: No solicitation by cell phone

ryanteaguebeckwith — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 12:38:18 -0500

A bill would make "sexting" a minor unlawful.

State Sen. Jerry Tillman, a Randolph County Republican, has filed a bill that would add cell phones and other electronic devices to the list of ways it is illegal to solicit a child under the age of 16.

Under current law, it is only illegal to solicit a child using a computer.

Tillman said he became concerned that the legislation did not cover things such as sending a minor a text message, a trend that has been called "sexting" by some journalists.

"The technology is ahead of our legislation," he said.

More Senate bills

ryanteaguebeckwith — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 17:59:39 -0500

A few more interesting Senate bills:

S.B. 64: Motorcycle Learner's Permit, Sen. Harry Brown

S.B. 65: Amend Computer Solicitation of Child, Sen. Jerry Tillman

S.B. 66: Require Arts Educ. Credit for Graduation, Sen. Katie Dorsett

S.B. 68: No ABC Establishments W/I 1,000 Ft. of Sch., Sen. Dorsett

S.B. 74: Increase Penalty/2nd Degree Murder, Sen. Ed Jones

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Bill: No solicitation by cell phone

More Senate bills