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IN HB1123

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

John Bartlett

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits law enforcement agencies after June 30, 2026 from authorizing public funds for officers to pay for or engage in sexual intercourse, other sexual conduct, or genital fondling during investigations of prostitution, unlawful propositions, or promoting prostitution (Level 5 felony)

  • Creates new crime of "unlawful sexual conduct by a law enforcement officer" as a Level 5 felony when officers knowingly engage in sexual acts while contacting individuals for law enforcement purposes, using knowledge of active investigations, or displaying law enforcement authority

  • Exempts human and sexual trafficking investigations from the prohibition on using public funds for sexual conduct during investigations

  • Consent of the individual is not a defense to the new crime of unlawful sexual conduct by a law enforcement officer

  • Exempts genital fondling that occurs incident to a lawful search from the new criminal offense

Legislative Description

Police investigations relating to prostitution.

Last Action

First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code

1/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Courts and Criminal Code1/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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