The proposed bill would amend current statutes regarding the classification and penalties for sexual conduct with a minor. Under current law, sexual conduct with a minor who is at least 15 years old is classified as a class 6 felony. The bill would change this classification to a class 4 felony if the defendant is more than 60 months older than the victim and is at least 21 years old at the time of the offense. Additionally, if the convicted person is placed on probation, they would be required to serve at least one year in jail.

The bill also retains the existing classifications for more severe offenses, such as sexual conduct with a minor who is under 15 years old, which remains a class 2 felony, and for cases involving a position of trust, which also remains a class 2 felony. Overall, the bill aims to increase the penalties for certain sexual offenses against minors, specifically targeting situations where there is a significant age difference between the offender and the victim.

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