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IN HB1123
Bill
Status
1/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
John Bartlett
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AI Summary
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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)
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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
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Exempts human and sexual trafficking investigations from the prohibition on using public funds for sexual conduct during investigations
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Consent of the individual is not a defense to the new crime of unlawful sexual conduct by a law enforcement officer
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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