Politics
House OKs kids photo ban for sex offenders
By April Hunt
March 2, 2011Registered sex offenders would be prohibited from photographing children without their parent or guardian's consent, according to a bill passed by the state House of Representatives this week.
House Bill 24 clarified a law from last year that prohibits anyone from taking a child’s photo without permission. Its sponsor, Rep. Ann Purcell, R-Rincon, said the change makes clear the target of the bill and helps avoid a potential consequence of parents violating the law by snapping photos at their kids’ sporting events or other activities.
The bill, which was approved 162-5, now heads to the state Senate for review and a vote.
