Bill > S1036

This bill aims to strengthen the laws around sexual assaults committed by adults in positions of authority or trust over children. It creates a new section, 13B1/4, which defines "position of trust, authority or supervision over a child" to include various roles such as teachers, coaches, tutors, and family members. The bill increases the penalties for indecent assault and battery and unlawful sexual intercourse committed by individuals in these positions of authority, with longer prison sentences and restrictions on parole and probation. It also clarifies that a child under 18 is deemed incapable of consenting to any conduct by the defendant, even if the position of authority has ended. The bill also amends existing sections of the law to align with these changes.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1036