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IN SB0264
Bill
AI Summary
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Creates new criminal offense of "indiscretion" when a person at least 22 years old engages in sexual intercourse or other sexual conduct with a child aged 16-17, classified as a Level 5 felony; fondling or touching with sexual intent is a Level 6 felony
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Adds indiscretion to the list of sex offenses requiring registration as a sex offender and to offenses determining if a child is in need of services
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Raises the age threshold from 16 to 18 years in multiple existing statutes governing sex offender restrictions, including prohibitions on contact with minors, social media communication with children, and parole/probation conditions
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Provides affirmative defenses if the accused reasonably believed the child was at least 18 years old or if the child is or has ever been married
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Effective date of July 1, 2019
Legislative Description
Age of consent. Adds the criminal offense of indiscretion, which is committed when a person who is at least 22 years of age engages in sexual intercourse or other sexual conduct, fondling, or touching with a child who is at least 16 years of age but less than 18 years of age. Adds indiscretion to the list of: (1) sex offenses; and (2) offenses that would determine if a child is a child in need of services. Makes conforming amendments.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Corrections and Criminal Law
1/3/2019