Crimes and offenses; conviction of illegal alien; sentence enhanced

HB 3 requires enhanced sentencing for illegal alien defendants convicted of crimes against minors. Specifically, it mandates that illegal aliens convicted of a felony with a minor victim face an automatic upgrade in felony class (e.g., a Class D felony becomes a Class C), while misdemeanor convictions against minors are reclassified as Class C felonies. The bill directly affects non-U.S. residents who commit offenses against children, applying to all felony and misdemeanor cases where the victim is a minor. It does not change sentencing for citizens or cases without minor victims, focusing solely on the defendant's immigration status and the victim's age. The law takes effect on October 1, 2025.