Bill Summary for H 1008 (2025-2026)
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Apr 15 2025
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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.
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Bill summary
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.