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IN SB0223

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/6/2015

Primary Sponsor

Michael Crider

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Indiana Code 35-42-4-1 to increase the penalty for rape without an enhancement from a Level 3 felony to a Level 2 felony
  • Rape is defined as knowingly or intentionally having sexual intercourse with another person or causing them to perform or submit to sexual conduct when the victim is compelled by force, unaware the conduct is occurring, or mentally disabled and unable to consent
  • Rape remains a Level 1 felony if committed using or threatening deadly force, while armed with a deadly weapon, resulting in serious bodily injury, or facilitated by furnishing drugs or controlled substances without the victim's knowledge
  • Effective date: July 1, 2015

Legislative Description

Rape penalty. Increases the penalty for rape without an enhancement to a Level 2 felony.

Last Action

Withdrawn

1/14/2015

Committee Referrals

Corrections & Criminal Law1/6/2015

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