Modifies the types of familial relationships involved in a manner of committing rape in the first degree and sodomy in the first degree.

Crime

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Last action: 2025-06-27
Official status: In House Committee
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

2025-06-27 House
In committee upon adjournment.
2025-02-24 House
Public Hearing held.
2025-01-17 House
Referred to Judiciary with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
2025-01-13 House
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: The Act changes when minors are the victims of some crimes. The Act takes effect on the 91st day after sine die. (Flesch Readability Score: 87.9).
Modifies the types of familial relationships involved in a manner of committing rape in the first degree and sodomy in the first degree. Adds a manner of committing unlawful sexual penetration in the first degree when there is a specified familial relationship between the defendant and the victim. Provides that sexual abuse in the second degree is a level eight offense on the sentencing guidelines when there is a specified familial relationship between the defendant and the victim.
Increases the victim age below which assault and strangulation constitute felony offenses.
Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Relating to: Relating to crime victims who are under 18 years of age; prescribing an effective date.
Current location: In House Committee