Establishes the crime of harassment of an employee by an incarcerated individual
S 4890 creates a new crime for incarcerated individuals who harass facility employees. It specifically prohibits: (1) displaying or touching intimate body parts in view of an employee, (2) causing an employee to be visible while doing so, or (3) threatening to expose bodily fluids. This applies to employees at correctional facilities, parole offices, mental health facilities, probation departments, or police officers. The offense is classified as a class B misdemeanor, punishable by fines or up to 90 days in jail.
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Introduction
Feb 2025
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Governor
Introduced Feb 14, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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Feb 14, 2025
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1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jessica Scarcella-Spanton
DDemocratic
Co
Monica Martinez
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Pete Harckham
DDemocratic/Working Families
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