What happened to the “indecent exposure “ laws?

Every state has laws prohibiting people from committing indecent exposure or public lewdness. In general, if a person exposes their genitals or other private parts for sexual gratification or with the knowledge that others will be offended, they will be guilty of a crime.

In many states, the penalties for indecent exposure increase if a child is present or if a person has more than one conviction for indecent exposure. People with exposure convictions also can find themselves listed on their state’s sex offender registry, which can prevent them from getting certain jobs.