Bill
A 7027
Overview: Bill Number: A 7027, Title: Establishes the crime of aggravated forcible touching by an incarcerated individual, Status: HELD FOR CONSIDERATION IN CODES, Introduced: Marc
Overview: Bill Number: A 7027, Title: Establishes the crime of aggravated forcible touching by an incarcerated individual, Status: HELD FOR CONSIDERATION IN CODES, Introduced: March 18, 2025
Purpose and Intent: This bill aims to create a new criminal offense of "aggravated forcible touching by an incarcerated individual" to address instances of sexual misconduct and abuse within correctional facilities.
Key Provisions:
- Defines the new crime of aggravated forcible touching by an incarcerated individual as the intentional, non-consensual touching of an intimate body part of another person by an individual who is incarcerated in a correctional facility.
- Establishes this offense as a Class E felony, punishable by up to 4 years in prison.
- Requires the offender to register as a sex offender upon conviction.
- Allows for the prosecution of this crime regardless of the victim's consent, given the inherent power imbalance in a correctional setting.
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Incarcerated individuals who engage in non-consensual sexual touching of other inmates or correctional staff will face felony charges and the requirement to register as sex offenders.
- Victims of this type of abuse within correctional facilities will have additional legal protections and the ability to seek justice.
- Correctional facilities will need to implement policies and training to prevent and address incidents of aggravated forcible touching.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The bill has been held for further consideration in the Codes committee. If passed, the new criminal offense would be immediately enforceable, and correctional facilities would need to adapt their policies and procedures accordingly.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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