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S 8476

Increases criminal penalties for aggravated harassment of an elected official and criminal trespass of an elected official's residence

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Alexis Weik

Increases criminal penalties for aggravated harassment of an elected official and for criminal trespass of an elected official’s residence.

REFERRED TO RULES
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Bill Summary · S 8476

Summary of Bill S 8476

Basic information

  • Bill number: S 8476
  • Title: Increases criminal penalties for aggravated harassment of an elected official and criminal trespass of an elected official's residence
  • Status: Referred to Rules
  • Introduced: August 13, 2025
  • Classification: Bill
  • Sponsor (primary): Alexis Weik

What the bill aims to do

  • The bill is described by its title as proposing to increase criminal penalties for two offenses:
    • Aggravated harassment of an elected official
    • Criminal trespass of an elected official's residence
  • In general terms, this suggests elevating the severity of penalties (e.g., longer jail terms, higher fines, or empowered enforcement), though the specific statutory changes would be detailed in the bill’s text itself. The provided information does not include the exact penalty levels or the precise language of the amendments.

Key provisions (high-level)

  • Elevation of penalties for:
    • Aggravated harassment of an elected official
    • Criminal trespass specifically targeting an elected official’s residence
  • The amendments would be applicable to conduct involving elected officials and their residences, signaling greater penalties for offenses that occur in connection with public office or the safety/operations of elected representatives.

Who is affected

  • Elected officials (and, by extension, their immediate residences) would be the focus of the enhanced penalties.
  • Potentially affected parties include individuals committing acts of harassment or trespass against elected officials, as well as law enforcement, prosecutors, and court systems that would implement and adjudicate these enhanced penalties.
  • The bill’s impact on political processes would hinge on whether heightened penalties are viewed as deterrents or as potential burdens on expression and public engagement; however, the specific balance would depend on the bill’s final text.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Current stage: Referred to Rules (as of August 13, 2025).
  • The Legislative Actions list shows the same date for the referral, suggesting the bill has not yet advanced to committee consideration or floor action within the provided data.
  • As a Senate bill (S), its path would generally involve committee review (Rules or relevant committees) before potential floor consideration, followed by passage in the Senate and House actions if applicable. No further action dates are provided here.

Additional notes

  • The only listed sponsor is Alexis Weik (primary).
  • Detailed provisions, including exact changes in penalties, exceptions, definitions, and effective dates, would be found in the bill’s full text. This summary reflects the title and metadata available.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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