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IN HB1178

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/8/2018

Primary Sponsor

Carey Hamilton

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Origin

House of Representatives

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends IC 35-45-4-3 to elevate the crime of making an unlawful proposition involving a minor to a Level 6 felony
  • Defines unlawful proposition as knowingly or intentionally paying, offering, or agreeing to pay money or property for sexual intercourse, sexual conduct, or fondling of genitals
  • Base offense remains a Class A misdemeanor, but becomes a Level 6 felony if the other person is less than 18 years of age at the time of the offense
  • Also classifies the offense as a Level 6 felony if the person has two or more prior convictions under this section
  • Effective July 1, 2018

Legislative Description

Unlawful proposition of a minor. Provides that the crime of making an unlawful proposition is a Level 6 felony if the person unlawfully propositions a person less than 18 years of age.

Last Action

First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code

1/8/2018

Committee Referrals

Courts and Criminal Code1/8/2018

Full Bill Text

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