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IN SB0019

Bill

Status

Passed

5/17/2011

Primary Sponsor

Dennis Kruse

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Origin

Senate

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

Senate Enrolled Act No. 19 Summary

  • Adds definitions for "camera" (any video recording device), "peep" (clandestine or secretive looking), and "private area" (naked or undergarment clad genitals, pubic area, or buttocks)

  • Establishes voyeurism as a Class B misdemeanor for knowingly or intentionally peeping into occupied dwellings or areas where people are expected to disrobe (restrooms, showers, dressing rooms) without consent

  • Elevates voyeurism to a Class D felony if committed using a camera or if the offender has a prior unrelated conviction for voyeurism or substantially similar offense

  • Creates new offense of public voyeurism as a Class A misdemeanor for peeping at someone's private area while recording an image without consent and with intent to peep

  • Increases public voyeurism to a Class D felony if offender has prior voyeurism conviction or if the recorded image is published, posted online, or transmitted to another person; provides defense if the individual deliberately exposed their private area

Legislative Description

Public voyeurism.

Last Action

Effective 07/01/2011

5/18/2011

Full Bill Text

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