Increases penalties for indecent exposure and public sexual activities occurring within public and association libraries
This bill increases criminal penalties for indecent exposure or public sexual acts committed in public or association libraries. It creates a new felony offense ("aggravated public lewdness") for repeat offenders (convicted within 10 years) or for engaging in sexual acts in libraries, raising penalties from misdemeanors to a class E felony. The law directly affects individuals committing these acts in libraries, with specific provisions targeting behavior observed by minors under 16. The changes apply to all public libraries and non-profit association libraries as defined in education law.
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Introduction
Jun 2025
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Governor
Introduced Jun 9, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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Jun 9, 2025
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lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Matt Slater
RRepublican/Conservative
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