Indiana legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Indiana HB1183: Digital sexual image abuse.
Status: In committee, January 5, 2026
Increases the penalty for the crime of distribution of an intimate image, from a Class A misdemeanor to a Level 6 felony, and increases the enhancement of this crime from a Level 6 felony to a Level 5 felony. Defines "digital sexual image" as a digital, computer generated image or video that is created or modified to depict: (1) sexual intercourse; (2) other sexual conduct; or (3) exhibition of certain body parts; of a quality, characteristic, or condition, such that it appears to depict an individual. Makes creation or possession of a digital sexual image a Class A misdemeanor and distribution of a digital sexual image a Level 6 felony.
What the bill says
A bill FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning criminal law and procedure.
From the introduced text:
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning criminal law and procedure. SECTION 1. IC 35-31.5-2-94.5, IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026]: Sec. 94.5. "Digital sexual image", for purposes of IC 35-45-4-9, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-45-4-9. SECTION 2. IC 35-31.5-2-100, AS AMENDED BY P.L.186-2025, SECTION 204, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026]: Sec. 100. (a) "Distribute", for purposes of IC 35-45-4-8 and IC 35-45-4-9, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-45-4-8. (b) "Distribute", for purposes of IC 35-46-1-10, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-46-1-10(f). (c) "Distribute", for purposes of IC 35-46-1-10.2, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-46-1-10.2(g). (d) "Distribute", for purposes of IC 35-47.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-47.5-2-6. (e) "Distribute", for purposes of IC 35-48, has the meaning set forth 2026 IN 1183--LS 6804/DI in IC 35-48-1.1-13. (f) "Distribute", for purposes of IC 35-49, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-49-1-2. SECTION 3. IC 35-45-4-8, AS AMENDED BY P.L.79-2024, SECTION 4, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026]: Sec. 8. (a) This section does not apply to: (1) a photograph, digital image, or video that is (B) in connection with a criminal investigation; (C) …
Sponsors
- Craig Haggard (R, HD-057) · primary sponsor
- Maureen Bauer (D, HD-006)
Latest actions
- : First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code
- : Authored by Representative Haggard
- : Coauthored by Representative Bauer
Subjects: CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE; Sex Offenses, CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE; Creation of New Offenses, TECHNOLOGY; Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, TECHNOLOGY; Computers, Cell Phones, and Devices
Common questions
- What is HB1183?
- HB1183 is a bill in the Indiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Digital sexual image abuse.
- What does HB1183 do?
- In its own words: A bill FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning criminal law and procedure.
- What is the status of HB1183?
- In committee as of January 5, 2026. Latest action: First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code (January 5, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB1183?
- Craig Haggard (R, HD-057), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HB1183?
- On the Indiana Legislature website: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/house/1183
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