The bill amends Section 18-6110 of the Idaho Code to revise the definition of "sexual contact" in relation to interactions between correctional employees and prisoners or juvenile offenders. The new legal language expands the definition to include "contact between the mouth and any body part, or any willful physical contact, over or under the clothing, when the physical contact is done with the intent of arousing, appealing to, or gratifying the lust, passion, or sexual desires of the actor or any other person." This change aims to clarify and broaden the scope of what constitutes sexual contact in these contexts.

Additionally, the bill maintains the existing penalties for individuals found guilty of sexual contact with a prisoner or juvenile offender, which can result in imprisonment for a term not to exceed life. The bill also declares an emergency, stating that it will take effect on July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 18-6110