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AR SB1022

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

5/17/2013

Primary Sponsor

Missy Irvin

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Origin

Senate

89th General Assembly (2013 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Lowers the age threshold for sexual assault in the fourth degree from 20 years old to 18 years old for persons engaging in sexual intercourse, deviate sexual activity, or sexual contact with minors under 16 years of age
  • Maintains existing provisions criminalizing sexual contact by correctional and detention facility employees with individuals in their custody
  • Establishes sexual assault in the fourth degree under certain provisions as a Class D felony and under others as a Class A misdemeanor if only sexual contact occurs
  • Creates an affirmative defense allowing defendants to avoid prosecution under the age-based provisions if they were not more than 3 years older than the victim

Legislative Description

Amending The Offense Of Sexual Assault In The Fourth Degree And Providing An Affirmative Defense.

Last Action

Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

5/17/2013

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/11/2013

Full Bill Text

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