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IN HB1603

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/22/2019

Primary Sponsor

Melanie Wright

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends IC 35-45-4-3 to elevate the crime of making an unlawful proposition from a Class A misdemeanor to a Level 6 felony when the person propositioned is under 18 years of age
  • Making an unlawful proposition involves knowingly paying or offering to pay money or property for sexual intercourse, sexual conduct, or fondling
  • The offense also becomes a Level 6 felony if the person has two prior convictions under this section (existing law)
  • Consent of the victim or the victim being a law enforcement officer are not valid defenses to prosecution
  • Effective date: July 1, 2019

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 another person less than 18 years of age.

Last Action

First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code

1/22/2019

Committee Referrals

Courts and Criminal Code1/22/2019

Full Bill Text

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