HB 2695 -- SEXUAL OFFENSES

SPONSOR: Evans

This bill changes the definition of "sexual contact" and it adds a coach, assistant coach, director, or other adult with a school-aged team, club, or ensemble, regardless of whether such team, club, or ensemble is connected to a school or scholastic association to the list of those who can be charged with committing the offense of sexual contact with a student.

This bill is similar to HB 1557 (2020) and HCS HB 1065 (2019).

Statutes affected:
Introduced (5662H.01): 566.010, 566.086