Senate Sponsors: MADIGAN,L. Short description: CRIM CD-CHILD ABUSE Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Changes references in the child pornography statute from "sexual intercourse" or "sexual contact" to "sexual penetration" or "sexual conduct". Changes the age at which a person may be convicted of contributing to the criminal delinquency of a juvenile from 21 years and upwards to 17 years and upwards. Amends the Wrongs to Children Act. Provides that the offense of permitting sexual abuse of a child does not apply to a person responsible for the child's welfare who, having reason to believe that sexual abuse has occurred, makes timely and reasonable efforts to stop the sexual abuse in conformance with the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act or by reporting the sexual abuse, or causing a report to be made, to medical or law enforcement authorities. Changes the penalties for the offense. Effective immediately. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: JAN-07-2003 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status