SB 35
Revises provisions governing certain offenses relating to prisoners. (BDR 16-444)
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Bill overview
This bill increases the penalties for crimes involving prisoners in Nevada. Specifically, it raises the felony charge for sexual abuse of a prisoner from a category D felony to a category B felony, with a minimum sentence of one year and a maximum of ten years in prison. It also increases the penalty for unauthorized custodial conduct, moving it from a gross misdemeanor to a category C felony and eliminating related attempted conduct charges. Furthermore, the bill changes the definition of ‘intoxicating liquor’ to ‘intoxicant,’ encompassing controlled substances, synthetic cannabinoids, and other chemical substances used for recreational purposes.
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Senate Committee on Judiciary
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