HCS/HBs 533 & 724 - This act criminalizes sexual activity between a long-term care employee and a resident: "Sexual contact" is a Class B misdemeanor (1st offense) or a Class A misdemeanor (subsequent offense); "Sexual intercourse" or "deviant sexual intercourse" is a Class D felony (1st offense) or a Class C felony (subsequent offense). Consent is no defense. Marriage is an absolute defense.

This act criminalizes sexual activity between a human being and an animal: "Sexual conduct with an animal" subjects the human being to punishment for a Class D felony; such activity in the presence of a minor human being or which causes the animal serious physical injury is a Class C felony. Collateral consequences flow also.

This act criminalizes sexual activity between an inmate and a jail or prison employee: "Sexual contact" with an inmate subjects the employee to punishment for a Class D felony. Consent is no defense.

Requires sexual offenders to register with 30 days of 8/28/01, or within 10 days of becoming required to so register, whichever occurs earlier. Also requires registration upon relocation of residence to another county.
ALAN KELLY