House Bill 508 Summary

• Establishes minimum prison sentences of not less than 5 years for aggravated sexual battery, sexual abuse of a child under 16, lewd conduct with a minor under 16, sexual battery of a minor 16-17 years old, and forcible penetration by foreign object.

• Changes the minimum sentence for rape from 1 year to 5 years imprisonment, with discretion to extend to life.

• Increases penalties for sex offender registration violations to a minimum of 1 year imprisonment (previously had no specified minimum) and increases maximum from unspecified to 10 years.

• Establishes a minimum 1-year prison sentence for registered sex offenders who apply for, accept, or remain at day care facilities, and minimum 90 days jail time for day care operators who knowingly employ such offenders.

• Prohibits registered sex offenders from school and daycare grounds, with specified exceptions for parents/guardians attending child activities, and establishes minimum 90-day jail penalties for violations; excludes these crimes from certain sentencing discretion options.

• Effective date: July 1, 2022.