HB 5509 Summary

• Reduces the minimum age for the crime of enticing a juvenile to commit a criminal act from 23 to 21 years old, with first offense as class A misdemeanor and subsequent offenses as class D felony.

• Permits law enforcement to use the odor of cannabis as probable cause to stop or search a motor vehicle when officials reasonably expect a minor under 18 is present in the vehicle.

• Amends Psychiatric Security Review Board procedures to prioritize public safety, extend the waiting period for applications for temporary leave or conditional release from 6 to 12 months, require hearings on all temporary leave applications, and require clear and convincing evidence standard for less restrictive orders.

• Expands victims' compensation eligibility to include victims of motor vehicle theft and other property crimes, including financial losses from violations of motor vehicle theft statutes.

• All provisions effective October 1, 2024.