SB26-111
Protections Against Child Rape
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2026 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning criminal sentencing for persons who commit certain types of sexual assault on a child, and, in connection therewith, requiring a period of incarceration for certain class 4 and class 3 felony sexual assault on a child offenses.
Bill Summary:
Current law permits a court to sentence a sex offender to probation for an indeterminate period that can range from 10 years for a class 4 felony and 20 years for a class 3 felony to a maximum of the sex offender's natural life.
The bill prohibits a court from sentencing to probation a sex offender convicted of:
- Class 4 felony sexual assault on a child;
- Class 4 felony sexual assault on a child by one in a position of trust; or
- Class 3 felony sexual assault on a child by one in a position of trust when the child is under 15 years old.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Committees
Senate
Judiciary
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Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 02/11/2026 | Introduced |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 02/11/2026 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Judiciary |