135th General Assembly Summary
House Bill 37: OVI Penalties
Effective Apr 9, 2025Modifies laws related to OVI offenses and aggravated vehicular homicide. Authorizes law enforcement to collect oral fluid samples for drug testing upon arrest.
House Bill 111: Domestic Violence
Effective Mar 20, 2025Increases sentencing range for third-degree felony domestic violence and creates a presumption in favor of prison terms for the offense.
House Bill 531: Sexual Extortion
Effective Apr 9, 2025Creates the offense of sexual extortion. Requires electronic communication providers to comply with search warrants regardless of data location.
Senate Bill 100: Tracking Devices
Effective Mar 20, 2025Prohibits installing tracking devices/apps on another person's property without consent. Updates tobacco sale identification penalties.
House Bill 366: Organized Retail Crime
Effective Apr 9, 2025Enacts the "Fight Organized Retail Crime and Empower Law Enforcement Act." Creates an advisory council and new offense for mail theft.
Administrative & Omnibus Updates
Public Records (HB 265)
Revises the state public records law requirements.
Alford Pleas (HB 234)
Prohibits consideration of "genuine remorse" in sentencing for Alford pleas.
Drone Operation (HB 77)
Establishes requirements and prohibitions for unmanned aerial vehicles.
Village Dissolution (HB 331)
Modifies official public notice requirements for asset forfeiture.