Relating to the rights of victims of sexual assault and other sex offenses, the offense of continuous sexual abuse, and the prosecution, punishment, and collateral consequences of certain sex offenses; creating a criminal offense; increasing criminal penalties; changing the eligibility for community supervision, mandatory supervision, and parole for persons convicted of certain sex offenses.
What changed between versions
Updated the list of offenses that prevent inmates from being eligible for intensive supervision parole or mandatory supervision, including additions for continuous sexual abuse and aggravated online promotion of prostitution.
Added new provisions allowing sexual assault survivors to consent to limited forensic DNA testing without reporting the offense to law enforcement, while preventing results from being used in criminal investigations.
Expanded the definition of 'reportable conviction' to include additional sex offenses and online solicitation of minors, affecting parole eligibility determinations.
Added new provisions for life imprisonment for certain trafficking and sexual abuse offenses when specific conditions are met, including continuous sexual abuse of young children or disabled individuals.