SB 170 Summary

• Defines "service provider" as public servants, governmental employees, or contractors providing services to detained or supervised persons; and individuals providing goods or services to detained persons.

• Makes it a Level 5 felony for a service provider to knowingly or intentionally engage in sexual intercourse or other sexual conduct with any person subject to lawful detention or supervision.

• Makes it a Level 4 felony for a service provider at least 18 years old to knowingly or intentionally engage in sexual intercourse or other sexual conduct with a person under 18 years old who is subject to lawful detention or supervision.

• Establishes that consent is not a defense to charges under this law, but the law does not apply to sexual conduct between spouses.

• Defines "lawful supervision" as supervision by the department of correction, court, probation department, community corrections programs, or parole; effective July 1, 2014.