Sexting

Legal consequences for sending a sext, a text message containing a racy photo, are rather harsh. Vermont lawmakers are looking to decriminalize sexting by minors.

• Minors and people sending photos of minors can be charged with child pornography, registering them as a sex offender.
• The current law does not distinguish pedophiles from underage teenagers who send photos consensually.
• The potential bill carves an exemption from the child pornography charge for teenagers, and is currently pending in the House.

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