An Act to amend 301.048 (2) (am) 2., 302.11 (1), 302.114 (1), 303.065 (1) (b) 2., 304.02 (5), 304.06 (1) (b), 304.071 (2), 939.50 (3) (a), 939.60, 939.619 (2), 939.62 (2m) (c), 939.63 (1) (b), 971.17 (1) (c), 972.03, 973.01 (3), 973.0135 (3), 973.032 (2) (b), 973.09 (1) (c) and 978.07 (1) (c) 1.; to create 301.046 (3) (cm), 302.11 (1w), 304.06 (1t), 939.22 (7), 961.335 (1m), 967.02 (1v), 971.01 (3), 973.0145, 973.0147, 973.15 (2m) (a) 2. c. and 978.07 (1) (c) 1m. of the statutes; Relating to: creating the penalty of death or life imprisonment for persons who are convicted of certain child sex offenses, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and providing a penalty. (FE)
Sponsored By: Elijah Behnke (Republican)
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Elijah Behnke
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Chris Kapenga
Republican • Senate
David Murphy
Republican • House
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Actions Timeline
Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
3/23/2026HouseRepresentative Murphy added as a coauthor
3/19/2026HouseRead first time and referred to Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety
3/13/2026HouseIntroduced by Representative Behnke; cosponsored by Senator Kapenga
3/13/2026House
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