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IN HB1574
Bill
Status
1/17/2019
Primary Sponsor
Mara Reardon
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AI Summary
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Creates the new offense of "lewd touching" defined as knowingly or intentionally rubbing or fondling another person's covered or uncovered genitals, buttocks, pubic area, or female breast without consent
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Classifies the base offense as a Class A misdemeanor
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Elevates the offense to a Level 6 felony when committed with use or threat of deadly force, while armed with a deadly weapon, facilitated by drugging the victim, committed by an officeholder, or by someone with a prior conviction for the same offense
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Defines "officeholder" as individuals elected, appointed, or retained to state office or the legislative branch of state government
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Effective date: July 1, 2019
Legislative Description
Lewd touching. Provides that a person who, without the consent of the other person, knowingly or intentionally rubs or fondles another person's covered or uncovered genitals, buttocks, pubic area, or female breast, commits lewd touching, a Class A misdemeanor. Enhances the penalty for lewd touching if: (1) it is committed by using or threatening the use of deadly force; (2) it is committed while armed with a deadly weapon; (3) the commission of the offenses is facilitated with a drug or controlled substance; (4) it is committed by an officeholder; or (5) it is committed by an individual who has a previous unrelated conviction for the offense.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code
1/17/2019