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HB 1312 IN

Penalties for certain sex offenses.

IN · session 2026 · Assembly / House · bill

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Introduced Jan 6, 2026

Latest action (Jan 6, 2026) First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code

Summary

Defines "aggravated child molesting". Provides that the state may seek either a death sentence or a sentence of life imprisonment without parole for a person convicted of aggravated child molesting. Provides requirements for a jury or court to impose either a death sentence or a sentence of life imprisonment without parole. Makes conforming changes.

Sponsor (1)

Action history (2)

  1. Jan 6, 2026 Authored by Representative Ireland · lower
  2. Jan 6, 2026 First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code · lower
Subjects
CHILDREN AND MINORS; Crimes Against ChildrenCOURTS; JuriesCRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE; Capital PunishmentCRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE; Sex Offenses

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