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Introduced
02/10/2021
02/10/2021
In Committee
02/10/2021
02/10/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/30/2021
06/30/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
A N A C T RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES - SEXUAL ASSAULT *** This act would establish criteria for the criminal offense of sexual assault when the victim 1 is in the custody of a peace officer. The act would also provide that a person convicted of custodial 2 sexual assault would face imprisonment for not more than three (3) years. 3 This act would take effect upon passage. 4 ======== LC000283 ========
AI Summary
This bill establishes the criminal offense of "custodial sexual assault" when a peace officer engages in sexual penetration with a person who is detained, in custody, under arrest, or under the officer's supervision. The bill provides that a person convicted of custodial sexual assault would face imprisonment for up to three years, and it allows an affirmative defense if the act of sexual penetration resulted from force or coercion by the other person.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (10)
Jonathon Acosta (D)*,
Kendra Anderson (D)*,
Sam Bell (D)*,
Jeanine Calkin (D)*,
Sandra Cano (D)*,
Gayle Goldin (D)*,
Cynthia Mendes (D)*,
Melissa Murray (D)*,
Ana Quezada (D)*,
Bridget Valverde (D)*,
Last Action
Committee recommended measure be held for further study (on 03/25/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| BillText | http://webserver.rilin.state.ri.us/BillText21/SenateText21/S0249.pdf |
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