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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2014

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A N   A C T

RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES - SEXUAL ASSAULT

     Introduced By: Representatives Malik, Hull, and Bennett

     Date Introduced: February 06, 2014

     Referred To: House Judiciary

     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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EXPLANATION

BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

OF

A N   A C T

RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES - SEXUAL ASSAULT

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     This act would prohibit sexual contact committed using the element of surprise.

     This act would take effect upon passage.

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