BILL · 1999–00 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5234

SB 5234: Custodial sexual misconduct

Defining the crime of custodial sexual misconduct.

Summary

$ Creates a new crime of custodial sexual misconduct C in the first degree as a class C felony and, in the second degree, as a gross misdemeanor.
$ Adds the crime of custodial sexual misconduct to the list of crimes considered "crimes against children and other persons" for disclosure purposes in background checks.
$ Includes custodial sexual misconduct in the definition of sexual assault for the purposes of programs under the Victims of Sexual Assault Act.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SSB 5234), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 45, Laws of 1999

IntroducedJan 18, 1999
Out of committee
Passed SenateMar 4, 1999
Passed HouseApr 7, 1999
Governor
LawApr 20, 1999

Prime sponsor: Jeanine Long (R-44)
Introduced: January 18, 1999 in the Senate
Last action: April 20, 1999
Session law: Chapter 45, Laws of 1999
Requested by: State agency
Companion bill: HB 1177
Budget: Has a fiscal note
Versions: SB 5234, SSB 5234

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

March 4, 1999

Version voted on: SSB 5234

48 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	26	0	0	1
Republican	22	0	0	0

How each member voted

Yea (48)

Excused (1)

Margarita Prentice D-11

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House · Final Passage

April 7, 1999

Version voted on: SSB 5234

90 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 8 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	43	0	0	6
Republican	47	0	0	2

How each member voted

Yea (90)

Excused (8)

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History

The Legislature's online data doesn't include step-by-step history for sessions before 2001. Its final status is shown above, and the official bill page may have more.

SB 5234 in other sessions

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

SB 5234 (2025–26) Snowmobile registration fees · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
SB 5234 (2023–24) Lien claimants · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5234 (2021–22) Long-term care trust repeal · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5234 (2019–20) Medical marijuana/excise tax · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5234 (2017–18) AP exam credit · Enacted · Chapter 179, Laws of 2017
SB 5234 (2015–16) Miniature hobby boilers · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
SB 5234 (2013–14) Behavioral health services · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5234 (2011–12) Medicine stewardship program · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor

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