Modifying the crimes of petit larceny and grand larceny [HB-5307]
The purpose of this bill is to reform the monetary amounts constituting petit larceny and grand larceny; increases the criminal penalties upon conviction of the offense of grand larceny, creates a new criminal offense of aggravated grand larceny and establishes criminal penalties upon conviction thereof.
HB-5307: Modifying the crimes of petit larceny and grand larceny
Sponsored by: Rep. Roger Hanshaw
Filed For Introduction on 01/29/2024
Creating the offense of exposing persons to fentanyl [HB-5319]
The purpose of this bill is to create the offense of exposing a law-enforcement officer, probation officer, parole officer, courthouse security officer, correctional officer, the State Fire Marshal, a deputy or assistant fire marshal, firefighter, or emergency medical service personnel to opioids.
HB-5319: Creating the offense of exposing persons to fentanyl
Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Westfall
To Judiciary on 02/19/2024
To double the criminal penalty for anyone found guilty of sexual assault on a minor [HB-5235]
The purpose of this bill is to increase penalties related to child sexual assault and sexual abuse; to increase penalties for distributing, possessing and transporting material depicting a child engaged in sexually explicit conduct; and to clarify that that failure to report sexual assault, sexual abuse, or sexual exploitation of a child is a felony.
HB-5235: To double the criminal penalty for anyone found guilty of sexual assault on a minor
Sponsored by: Rep. Daniel Dean
Introduced In Senate on 02/24/2024
Prohibiting warrantless entry on private lands [SB-580]
The purpose of this bill is to stop warrantless entry of private lands; limitations of entry onto private lands; clarifying the process for law enforcement entry onto posted private lands; use of surveillance cameras on or near posted private lands; searches and seizures on private lands; requiring a search warrant or other recognized exception for searches and seizures in open fields; providing a definition; providing for abolishing the common law open fields doctrine; prohibiting surveillance cameras on private property; and providing exceptions.
SB-580: Prohibiting warrantless entry on private lands
Sponsored by: Sen. Mark Maynard
Filed For Introduction on 01/26/2024
Clarifying offense of burglary [SB-578]
The purpose of this bill is to clarify that the offense of burglary involves a dwelling or outbuilding belonging to another.
SB-578: Clarifying offense of burglary
Sponsored by: Sen. Michael Woelfel
Chapter 84, Acts, Regular Session, 2024 on 04/23/2024