Relating to: sexual contact by a law enforcement officer with certain persons and providing a penalty.
Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
Summary
The bill adds a new criminal provision that makes it illegal for a law‑enforcement officer to have sexual contact with anyone they detain, keep in custody, know is a victim, witness or suspect in an ongoing investigation, or any person they encounter while performing official duties. Consent is not a defense, and the measure sets a penalty for such conduct. It seeks to protect vulnerable individuals from abuse of police authority.
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