Expansion of Victims and Penalties for Sex Crimes and Domestic Violence
This proposed bill would expand the scope of victims covered under sex crimes such as indecent exposure and establish a new crime called 'inpatient custodial sexual misconduct.' It also aims to include additional victims in domestic violence offenses and set forth new criminal penalties. The changes are intended to provide broader protection for potential victims, including those in healthcare settings and individuals previously not covered by existing laws.
The previous law did not include the expanded victim categories for sex crimes or domestic violence offenses and did not establish a specific crime of inpatient custodial sexual misconduct.
This proposed bill would expand the scope of victims covered under sex crimes such as indecent exposure and establish a new crime called 'inpatient custodial sexual misconduct.' It also aims to include additional victims in domestic violence offenses and set forth new criminal penalties. The changes are intended to provide broader protection for potential victims, including those in healthcare settings and individuals previously not covered by existing laws.