CT HB05485

Expands voyeurism statute to include two additional criminal categories: trespass with intent to observe someone without consent in a dwelling (class D felony), and photographing/recording genitals, pubic area, buttocks, or undergarments without consent (class D felony).

Increases penalties so voyeurism is a class D felony for first offenses, class C felony for subsequent offenses, and class C felony for first offense if the offender was previously convicted of certain sex crimes or if the victim is under sixteen years old.

Establishes five-year statute of limitations for voyeurism prosecutions, measured from either the offense date or when the victim discovers the recording, whichever is later.

Requires 10 to 35 year probation periods for convictions of certain voyeurism offenses and establishes voyeurism as a "nonviolent sexual offense" for registration and other legal purposes.

Extends victim privacy protections to voyeurism victims, including confidentiality of their names and addresses in records and court proceedings, and exemption from disclosing address or phone number at trial.