This bill proposes to amend the current statute regarding sexual extortion by reclassifying the offense based on the age of the offender and the victim. Under current law, sexual extortion is classified as a class 3 felony, with specific eligibility restrictions for suspension of sentence, probation, pardon, or release from confinement. The bill introduces new language that stipulates if the offender is at least 18 years old and knows or should have known that the victim is between 15 and 17 years old, the offense will be classified as a class 2 felony instead.

Additionally, the bill mandates that the sentence for sexual extortion in this context must run consecutively to any other sentence imposed for the same offense. The existing provisions regarding eligibility for suspension of sentence, probation, pardon, or release from confinement remain unchanged, except for the new classification criteria. The bill aims to enhance penalties for sexual extortion involving minors while maintaining strict eligibility requirements for offenders.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 13-1428
House Engrossed Version: 13-1428