Relating to sexual misconduct with offenders and juveniles, and providing penalties

Where it is now

1. ✓
   Done: IntroducedJanuary 13, 2026
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   Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 13, 2026
3. ✓
   Done: House committeeJanuary 27, 2026
4. –
   Skipped: Passes the HouseContinued as HF 2201
5. Next: Senate committee
6. Next: Passes the Senate
7. Next: To the Governor
8. Next: Signed into law

Became HF 2201 → Its progress continues under the new number. Go to HF 2201 What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

AI summary People working in jails, juvenile facilities, or correctional departments would face tougher punishments if they have sexual contact with people in their care. Instead of a misdemeanor, this crime would become a felony. This change affects officers, employees, volunteers, and contractors who work with prisoners or juveniles in custody.¹

Full bill text²

House subcommittee

Named January 13, 2026. On January 20, 2026 it recommended passage.

• Rep. Mike Vondran REmail
• Rep. Jerome Amos Jr. DEmail
• Rep. Matthew Rinker REmail

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Fiscal note

AI summary This bill increases the penalty for certain officials or agents who engage in sexual misconduct with people in their custody from an aggravated misdemeanor to a Class D felony. The fiscal impact on the state's General Fund, including costs for the Judicial Branch, the Indigent Defense Fund, and the Department of Corrections, is estimated to be minimal.³

From the note: The fiscal impact of the Bill is estimated to be minimal. Figure 2 shows the average State cost per relevant offense and shows the estimated cost increase for one conviction from the increased penalty under the Bill. The estimated impact to the General Fund includes operating costs incurred by the Judicial Branch, the Indigent Defense Fund, and the DOC.

• Sexual Misconduct with Offenders and Juveniles, Felony · February 24, 2026

Reading a fiscal note⁴

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