H 8230 - Expands the Definition of Third Degree Sexual Assault - Rhode Island Key Vote
Carlos Tobon Did Not Vote on this Legislation.
Timeline
- Executive Signed
- June 27, 2022
- Senate Concurrence Vote Passed
- June 21, 2022
- House Bill Passed
- June 21, 2022
- Introduced
- May 11, 2022
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Stage Details
Title: Expands the Definition of Third Degree Sexual Assault
Signed by Governor Dan McKee
Title: Expands the Definition of Third Degree Sexual Assault
Title: Expands the Definition of Third Degree Sexual Assault
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a bill that expands the definition of third degree sexual assault to include circumstances of difference in power dynamics.
Highlights:
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Expands provisions regarding third degree sexual assault to reference authority figures (e.g. teachers) responsible for minors (Sec. 1).
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Defines as third degree sexual assault: authority figure engaging in sexual contact with minor age 14-18 (Sec. 1).
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Exempts instances wherein parties are consenting, between age of 16 and 20, no more than 30 months apart in age (Sec. 1).
Title: Expands the Definition of Third Degree Sexual Assault
- Jacquelyn M. Baginski (RI - D)
- Julie A. Casimiro (RI - D)
- Gregory J. Costantino (RI - D)
- Bernard A. Hawkins (RI - D) (Out Of Office)
- Alex D. Marszalkowski (RI - D)
- Carol Hagan McEntee (RI - D)
- Thomas E. Noret (RI - D)
- David J. Place (RI - R)
- Evan P. Shanley (RI - D)
- Camille F. Vella-Wilkinson (RI - D)