Chemical castration for certain sex offenders.
Chemical castration for certain sex offenders. Allows a court to order that a sex offender, whose victim was under 14 years of age, may only be eligible for parole, probation, or community corrections if the sex offender consents to chemical castration treatment. Makes it a Level 4 felony if a person who consents to chemical castration treatment knowingly or intentionally stops receiving the chemical castration treatment. Requires the department of correction to administer, or contract with a provider to administer, chemical castration treatments.
HB1455 proposes that courts can require certain sex offenders, specifically those whose victims were under 14 years old, to undergo chemical castration as a condition for parole, probation, or community corrections. It also mandates that the Department of Correction must provide or contract for the administration of these treatments. If an offender who agreed to the treatment stops it, they could face a Level 4 felony charge. This bill was introduced and referred to the Committee on Courts and Criminal Code on January 21, 2025.
This bill would directly affect sex offenders convicted of crimes against victims under 14. By making chemical castration a requirement for certain sentencing options, it aims to deter future offenses through medical means. The Department of Correction would also bear the responsibility of ensuring these treatments are administered.
HB1455 was introduced and referred to the Committee on Courts and Criminal Code on January 21, 2025. No further actions have been recorded as of the last update.