HB1865

House Bill 1865 establishes enhanced mandatory minimum prison sentences for individuals aged eighteen or older who commit specific felony offenses against a child while in a position of trust or authority over that child. The bill identifies a range of applicable offenses, including homicide, kidnapping, sexual offenses, human trafficking, and various crimes involving child exploitation or computer-based crimes against minors. The proposed mandatory minimum sentences vary by the felony class of the underlying offense: 30 years for a Class Y, 15 years for a Class A, 10 years for a Class B, 5 years for a Class C, and 1 year for a Class D felony. To apply these enhancements, the prosecution must include the enhancement request and supporting allegations in the indictment or information. This legislation aims to increase criminal penalties for offenders who abuse their positions of authority to harm children.