HB 5525 Summary

• Expands voyeurism statute to include observing another person inside a dwelling without consent while committing simple trespass, with intent to arouse or satisfy sexual desire.

• Creates new crime of "voyeurism against a minor" when voyeurism targets a person under 16 years of age, classified as a Class C felony.

• Maintains voyeurism as a Class D felony for non-minor victims.

• Adds voyeurism against a minor to the definition of "criminal offense against a victim who is a minor" for sex offender registration requirements.

• Effective date: October 1, 2012.