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Vermont Sexting Laws

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Definition: In Vermont, sexting can result in state felony charges, including creation, possession and distribution of child pornography. The Vermont legislature is considering legislation reducing sexting charges and exempting consenting teens ages 13 to 18.

In the United States, it is against the law to possess lewd photographs of minors. A New York lawyer is petitioning for federal sexting legislation that would make sexting a misdemeanor for minors.

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