This legislative bill seeks to strengthen protections against sexual abuse for vulnerable populations, including probationers, problem-solving court participants, and individuals under the care of conservators, guardians, or child welfare service providers. It introduces new definitions and provisions that explicitly prohibit sexual abuse in these contexts, classifying violations as sexual abuse with varying penalties based on the nature of the offense. Key insertions include definitions for "probationer" and "problem-solving court participant," as well as the inclusion of sexual abuse by conservators and child welfare service providers as registrable offenses under the Sex Offender Registration Act. The bill also clarifies that consent is not a valid defense in cases of sexual abuse involving these individuals.

Additionally, the bill amends existing laws to enhance victim notification rights and confidentiality during the criminal justice process. It mandates that victims be informed about various stages of an offender's incarceration and release while ensuring that their identities remain confidential. The legislation also expands the definition of disqualifying convictions for placement in incarceration work camps, particularly for offenders convicted of violent crimes or specific sexual offenses. Overall, the bill aims to create a more robust legal framework for protecting victims and holding offenders accountable, while also providing immunity to certain professionals administering opioid overdose reversal medications.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 27-404, 27-413, 28-101, 28-115, 28-318, 28-322, 28-322.01, 28-322.02, 28-322.03, 28-470, 28-703, 28-712.01, 28-1701, 29-4003, 29-4309, 29-4316, 81-1850, 84-941.01