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MN HF491
Bill
Status
1/28/2019
Primary Sponsor
Lisa Demuth
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AI Summary
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Expands criminal sexual conduct statutes to cover school employees and independent contractors who have sexual relationships with students aged 16-20 who have not graduated, making such conduct a felony regardless of consent.
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Defines "secondary school" as public or nonpublic schools, churches, religious organizations, or home schools where students fulfill compulsory instruction requirements.
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Defines "independent contractor" as any person who contracts with or volunteers for a secondary school or any person employed by a business that contracts with a secondary school.
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Extends "position of authority" definition to include persons with authority over secondary school students aged 16-20 under the specific circumstances outlined in criminal sexual conduct statutes.
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Effective August 1, 2019, applying to crimes committed on or after that date.
Legislative Description
School employees, independent contractors, and persons in positions of authority who have sexual relationships with students penalties established.
Last Action
Referred by Chair to Public Safety and Criminal Justice Reform Finance and Policy Division
3/20/2019