MI SB0236

Amends the definition of "sexual contact" in Michigan's criminal sexual conduct statute to include intentional touching done for revenge, to inflict humiliation, or out of anger, in addition to touching for sexual arousal or gratification.

Expands the scope of conduct covered under criminal sexual conduct law by clarifying that sexual contact includes touching of intimate parts or clothing covering intimate areas when such touching meets the specified purposes.

Adds new definitional provisions for terms used in criminal sexual conduct cases, including "developmental disability," "mental health professional," "mentally disabled," and "physically helpless."

Defines "developmental disability" as an impairment of general intellectual functioning or adaptive behavior originating before age 18, continuing indefinitely, and substantially burdening the person's ability to perform in society, including conditions such as intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, or autism.

Effective date: October 10, 2023 (90 days after enactment on July 12, 2023).