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Introduced
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
In Committee
02/10/2026
02/10/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that a person over the age of 18 commits failure to report sexual abuse of a child when he or she is aware of, has a reasonable belief, or personally observes (rather than just personally observes) sexual abuse, between a person who he or she knows is over the age of 18 and a person he or she knows is a child under the age of 13, and knowingly fails to report the sexual abuse to law enforcement.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Criminal Code of 2012 to expand the definition of "failure to report sexual abuse of a child" by making it a crime for a person over 18 to knowingly fail to report sexual abuse involving a child under 13 when they are aware of, have a reasonable belief of, or personally witness the abuse, rather than just when they personally witness it. The bill clarifies that "child" refers to anyone under 13 years old and defines "sexual abuse" broadly to include various forms of sexual contact or intrusion. It also outlines exceptions, such as when the abuse is reported to appropriate authorities or when the reporter fears retaliation, and specifies when charges can be brought and the penalties for violations.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Rules Committee (on 02/10/2026)
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