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DE HB304

Bill

Status

Passed

5/21/2010

Primary Sponsor

Edward Bennett

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Origin

House of Representatives

145th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Elevates the crime of sexual intercourse or sexual penetration with a 16 or 17-year-old by a person in a position of trust, authority, or supervision from Rape in the 4th degree (class C felony) to Rape in the 3rd degree (class B felony)

  • Applies to persons who stand in a position of trust, authority, or supervision over the victim, as well as invitees or designees of such persons

  • Removes the existing provision from §770 (Rape in the 4th degree) and adds a corresponding new provision to §771 (Rape in the 3rd degree)

  • Sponsored by Rep. Bennett and Sen. Blevins with numerous co-sponsors from both chambers of the Delaware General Assembly

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Specific Offenses.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

5/21/2010

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/23/2010
Judiciary1/12/2010

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