Amends the offenses of sexual battery (GS 14-27.33) and stalking (GS 14-277.3A) by adding the following to each offense. Makes it a Class H felony to commit the offense while serving as a public official when the victim was also serving on the same governing board or was an employee of the governing board at the time of the offense. Applies to offenses committed on or after December 1, 2025.
STALKING/ENHANCED PENALTIES.
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AN ACT TO ENHANCE THE PENALTIES FOR SEXUAL BATTERY AND STALKING WHEN THE PERPETRATOR IS A LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTED OFFICIAL AND THE VICTIM IS A FELLOW GOVERNING BOARD MEMBER OR SUBORDINATE EMPLOYEE.Intro. by Baker.
Status: Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (House action) (Apr 16 2025)
Bill History:
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Tue, 15 Apr 2025 House: Filed
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Wed, 16 Apr 2025 House: Passed 1st Reading
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Wed, 16 Apr 2025 House: Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
H 1008
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Bill H 1008 (2025-2026)Summary date: Apr 15 2025 - View Summary
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