Article 259 Bis Federal Criminal Code
BOOK TWO · TITLE FIFTEEN. Crimes against Liberty and Normal Psychosexual Development · Chapter I. Sexual Harassment, Sexual Abuse, Statutory Rape and Rape
Current text · last reform published in the Official Gazette of the Federation (DOF) on 13 March 2026
On anyone who with lewd purposes repeatedly harasses a person of any sex, availing himself of his hierarchical position derived from his labor, teaching, domestic relations or any other that implies subordination, a sanction of up to eight hundred days fine shall be imposed. If the harasser is a public official and uses the means or circumstances that the position provides him, in addition to the indicated penalties, he shall be removed from the position and may be disqualified to occupy any other public position for up to one year.
Sexual harassment shall only be punishable when a prejudice or damage is caused.
Proceedings shall only be brought against the harasser at the petition of the offended party.