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RI H7833

RI H7833
Establishes criteria for the criminal offense of sexual assault when the victim is in the custody of a peace officer and also provides that a person convicted of custodial sexual assault would face imprisonment for not more than three (3) years.

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Introduced
03/01/2024
In Committee
03/01/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/30/2024

Introduced Session

2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This act would prohibit members of law enforcement from engaging in sexual penetration with individuals in their custody. The act would also provide that a person convicted of custodial law enforcement sexual penetration would face imprisonment for not more than three (3) years. This act would take effect upon passage.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the criminal offense of "custodial law enforcement sexual penetration" and imposes a maximum penalty of three (3) years imprisonment for such offenses. The bill prohibits peace officers from engaging in sexual penetration with individuals who are in their custody, such as those who have been seized, detained, placed under arrest, or confined in a correctional or law enforcement facility. The bill also provides an affirmative defense if the sexual penetration resulted from force or coercion by the victim.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (10)

Last Action

Committee recommended measure be held for further study (on 03/21/2024)

Bill Topics

Law, Crime, and Family Issues
  • ‐ Criminal and Juvenile Delinquent Prosecution, Procedure, and Sentencing
  • ‐ Police, Fire, and Law Enforcement
  • ‐ Sex Offenses, Child Pornography, and Sexual Assault

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://status.rilegislature.gov/ 03/01/2024
BillText https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText24/HouseText24/H7833.pdf 03/01/2024
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