Chapter 157

2014 -- S 2817

Enacted 06/23/14

A N   A C T

RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES - SEXUAL ASSAULT

Introduced By: Senators Bates, Hodgson, and McCaffrey

Date Introduced: March 25, 2014

 

It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

 

SECTION 1. Section 11-37-4 of the General Laws in Chapter 11-37 entitled "Sexual Assault" is hereby amended to read as follows:

11-37-4. Second degree sexual assault. -- A person is guilty of a second-degree sexual assault if he or she engages in sexual contact with another person and if any of the following circumstances exist:

 (1) The accused knows or has reason to know that the victim is mentally incapacitated, mentally disabled, or physically helpless.

 (2) The accused uses force, element of surprise, or coercion.

 (3) The accused engages in the medical treatment or examination of the victim for the purpose of sexual arousal, gratification, or stimulation.

SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.

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