Establishes the crime of harassment of an employee by an incarcerated individual
This bill creates a new class B misdemeanor crime for incarcerated individuals who harass facility employees. It specifically prohibits three actions: displaying intimate body parts in view of staff, causing employees to be exposed to such displays, or threatening to expose bodily fluids (blood, urine, etc.). The law directly affects correctional facility staff, parole board employees, mental health personnel, probation officers, and police officers working in these settings. Violations carry penalties of up to 90 days in jail. The bill focuses solely on protecting staff within correctional facilities and related agencies, without altering broader sentencing or release policies.
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Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 30, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 30, 2025
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1 primary · 5 co-sponsors
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