CT SB00247

Revises the definition of sexual assault in the second degree when a victim's ability to consent or communicate lack of consent is substantially impaired due to mental disability, replacing the previous standard of being "mentally defective" and "unable to consent"

Requires the perpetrator to know or have reasonable cause to know that the victim's ability to consent or communicate lack of consent is substantially impaired due to mental disability

Sexual assault in the second degree remains a class C felony, or class B felony if the victim is under sixteen years of age

Imposes a mandatory minimum sentence of nine months imprisonment that cannot be suspended or reduced by the court

Takes effect October 1, 2012