The CREEPER Act 2.0 is a bill that would make it illegal to import, transport, or traffic child sex dolls—defined as anatomically correct dolls, mannequins, or robots that resemble a minor and are intended for sexual acts. It adds penalties for not only importation/transport but also the buying, selling, distributing, or possessing such dolls with the intent to engage in prohibited conduct. The bill frames its purpose around protecting minors, arguing that these items contribute to exploitation and normalization of sexual activity involving minors. It would apply to interstate and foreign commerce and create new criminal offenses with escalating penalties for repeat offenses. In short, the bill expands existing U.S. law to explicitly prohibit the import, transport, and trafficking of child sex dolls, with specified definitions, criminal penalties, and enforcement across national borders.
Key Points
- 1Short title: The act may be cited as the Curbing Realistic Exploitative Electronic Pedophilic Robots Act 2.0 (CREEPER Act 2.0).
- 2Definition of “child sex doll”: An anatomically correct doll, mannequin, or robot that has features resembling a minor and is intended for use in sexual acts.
- 3Prohibition on importation/transport: Amends 18 U.S.C. § 1462 to add and enforce a ban on importing or transporting child sex dolls.
- 4New trafficking offense: Adds a new Sec. 1471 to Chapter 71 of 18 U.S.C. making it illegal to knowingly buy, sell, deliver, distribute, or possess such dolls (with intent to engage in prohibited conduct), with penalties of up to 5 years for the first offense and up to 10 years for subsequent offenses.
- 5Penalties and scope: Offenses carry fines and imprisonment; the provisions apply to interstate or foreign commerce and cover possession with intent to engage in prohibited conduct, ensuring broad coverage of supply, distribution, and possession.