CHEMICAL CASTRATION OF SOME SEX OFFENDERS

HB 385 would require certain sex offenders released on parole to undergo chemical castration treatment using hormonal drugs (like medroxyprogesterone acetate) as a condition of parole. It applies specifically to individuals convicted of severe offenses including aggravated criminal sexual penetration, child exploitation, or sexual contact with minors, as defined in the bill. Parolees must begin treatment before release, pay for it (though parole cannot be denied for inability to pay), and share medical records with the parole board. The bill was referred to committees but was postponed indefinitely on June 3, 2025, and has not become law.