HB605 Summary

• Creates a new crime of "sexual misconduct in the first degree" applicable to persons under 16 years old who engage in sexual intercourse or deviate sexual intercourse with another person less than 16 years old if the actor is at least 2 years older than the victim.

• First conviction for sexual misconduct in the first degree is classified as a Class C felony with no sex offender registration requirement.

• Second or subsequent conviction for sexual misconduct in the first degree is classified as a Class B felony and requires registration as a sex offender.

• The bill is exempt from Amendment 621 constitutional requirements regarding local expenditures because it defines a new crime.

• Act becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.