Idaho bill introduced to add child enticement penalties when victims are 16, 17

By: Laura Guido

Outlets: Idaho Capital Sun

Published: January 27, 2026

Words: 273

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 6 days ago

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A bill introduced Tuesday in the Idaho Legislature would extend the criminal penalties for online sexual enticement of a child to apply when the victim is under the age of 18. The law currently only applies if the victim is under the age of 16.

Rep. Steve Tanner, R-Nampa, introduced the draft bill in the House Judiciary and Rules Committee. He said it was created after a discussion with a member of Idaho …

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