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AR HB1535
Bill
Status
5/5/2025
Primary Sponsor
Matt Duffield
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AI Summary
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Establishes chemical castration via medroxyprogesterone acetate as an enhanced sentence for individuals convicted of raping a child 12 years of age or younger
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Requires a court-appointed medical expert to determine within 60 days of sentencing whether the defendant is an appropriate candidate for the treatment
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Allows courts to order treatment for a specific term of years or up to the defendant's lifetime, with treatment beginning no later than one week before release from prison
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Permits defendants to voluntarily choose physical castration as an alternative by filing a written motion with the court
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Creates a Class Y felony charge for defendants who knowingly fail to appear for or refuse the ordered treatment
Legislative Description
To Provide An Enhanced Sentence For Persons Convicted Of Rape Of A Child Twelve Years Of Age Or Younger; To Permit The Department Of Corrections To Administer Medroxyprogesterone Acetate Treatment For Chemical Castration.
Last Action
Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
5/5/2025