HSB 23

Where it is now

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   Done: IntroducedFebruary 4, 2019
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   Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 22, 2019
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   Done: House committeeJanuary 30, 2019
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   Done: Passes the HouseMarch 19, 2019
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   Done: Senate committeeApril 2, 2019
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   Done: Passes the SenateApril 24, 201950–0
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   Done: To the GovernorApril 29, 2019
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   Done: Signed into lawMay 10, 2019

HF 224 became law → The same legislation passed as HF 224, so this version was set aside. Go to HF 224 What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

This bill relates to the criminal offense of lascivious conduct with a minor or child. The bill defines “minor” to mean a person fourteen or fifteen years of age.14(3)(a)(1),(2), or (3). A person who violates this provision commits a serious misdemeanor. _____ or solicit a person to arrange a sex act with the minor; or inflict pain or discomfort upon the minor or permit the minor to inflict pain or discomfort on the person. A person who violates this provision commits an aggravated misdemeanor. The bill does not change the current offense of lascivious conduct with a minor which makes it unlawful for a person over 18 years of age who is in a position of authority over any minor, regardless of age, to force, persuade, or coerce a minor, with or without consent, to disrobe or partially disrobe for the purpose of arousing or satisfying the sexual desires of either of them.

Full bill text · What changed before it passed¹

House subcommittee

Named January 22, 2019. On January 30, 2019 it recommended passage.

• Rep. Jarad Klein R
• Rep. Brian K. Lohse REmail
• Rep. Liz Bennett DEmail

Three legislators hear a bill first and recommend what the committee should do; it’s the best time to weigh in. How to take part

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