HB5088 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

FAIL RPT SEXUAL ABUSE CHILD
Last Action

2/10/2026 - House: Referred to Rules Committee
House Sponsors

Rep. Rita Mayfield
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

Synopsis As Introduced

Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that a person over the age of 18 commits failure to report sexual abuse of a child when he or she is aware of, has a reasonable belief, or personally observes (rather than just personally observes) sexual abuse, between a person who he or she knows is over the age of 18 and a person he or she knows is a child under the age of 13, and knowingly fails to report the sexual abuse to law enforcement.
Actions

DateChamberAction
2/04/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Rita Mayfield
2/10/2026HouseFirst Reading
2/10/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee