An Act amending title 14 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 85 by adding section 1710 declaring a person incapable of consent to sexual relations while the person
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No officer sex with people in custody
The law says a person cannot consent to sexual relations while detained or in police custody. This includes traffic stops, questioning during an investigation, and any time under arrest or in custody. A police officer or other law enforcement official who detained, arrested, or has custody of the person cannot claim the sex was consensual. It also applies if the officer knows or should know the person is under arrest or in custody. "Law enforcement official" includes people who prevent, investigate, detain, or apprehend suspects; "sexual relations" includes sexual contact, intercourse, or sodomy.
AG must file prison abuse policy
Within 90 days after passage, the Attorney General must submit a prison sexual abuse policy to the Legislature. The policy must follow the federal Prison Rape Elimination Act standards. It must cover reporting, investigating, prosecution, conviction, and penalties for suspected sexual abuse by corrections officers.
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Actions Timeline
Enacted
7/9/2025legislatureTo Governor
7/1/2025legislatureFloor
6/27/2025legislatureRules
6/25/2025legislatureIntroduced
2/27/2025legislatureCommittee
1/23/2025legislature
Bill Text
Enacted Act
7/9/2025
Bill Text
2/27/2025
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