The proposed bill, if enacted, would amend current statutes regarding sexual conduct with minors by establishing that sexual conduct with a minor aged 15 to 17 years old would be classified as a class 4 felony if the offender is over 21 years old and more than 60 months older than the victim. Additionally, it mandates a one-year jail sentence for individuals convicted of this offense if they are placed on probation. This change would replace the existing classification of such conduct as a class 6 felony under current law.

Furthermore, the bill retains the existing classifications for sexual conduct with minors under 15 years of age, which remain a class 1 or class 2 felony depending on the circumstances. The new provisions would create a more severe penalty for adults engaging in sexual conduct with older minors, reflecting a shift in the legal approach to such offenses. Overall, the bill aims to enhance penalties for certain sexual offenses involving minors while maintaining the current legal framework for other related offenses.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 13-1405
House Engrossed Version: 13-1405