MN SF2750

Eliminates the exclusion that previously exempted nonconsensual, intentional touching of clothed buttocks from fifth degree criminal sexual conduct charges.

Amends Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 609.3451, subdivision 1, which defines criminal sexual conduct in the fifth degree.

Removes the language "but does not include the intentional touching of the clothing covering the immediate area of the buttocks" from the definition of sexual contact.

Maintains that sexual contact includes intentional removal or attempted removal of intimate clothing and nonconsensual touching of an actor's intimate parts if performed with sexual or aggressive intent.

Referred to the Senate Judiciary and Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee on February 26, 2018.