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SB902Introduced in the Senate

Creating a civil cause of action for sexual extortion.

Failed

Introduced by Jesse James, District 23

What does this bill do?

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Official description

An Act to create 895.439 of the statutes; Relating to: creating a civil cause of action for sexual extortion.

Where it stands

Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1

March 23, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Introduced

  2. Read first time and referred to Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety

  3. Representatives Steffen and Hysell added as cosponsors

  4. Representative Phelps added as a cosponsor

  5. Representative Madison added as a cosponsor

  6. Public hearing held

  7. Representatives Clancy, Hong and Miresse added as cosponsors

  8. Representative Subeck added as a cosponsor

  9. Executive action taken

  10. Report passage recommended by Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety, Ayes 8, Noes 0

  11. Available for scheduling

  12. Senator Ratcliff added as a coauthor

  13. Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1

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