SB380 Alabama 2011 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Arthur OrrSenator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2011

Title

Sexual misconduct, sexual contact in cases other than circumstances covered by sexual abuse or when consent is obtained by fraud, Sec. 13A-6-65 am'd.

Summary

SB380 would expand sexual misconduct to cover sexual contact without consent, not just intercourse, and classify the offense as a Class A misdemeanor.

What This Bill Does

It adds sexual contact without consent under non-sexual-abuse circumstances to the crime of sexual misconduct. It also states that consent is not a defense to this offense and maintains the Class A misdemeanor penalty. The bill explains that, although it would normally trigger local-fund expenditure rules, it is exempt because it defines a new crime, and it becomes effective after the Governor signs it.

Who It Affects

• Potential offenders who engage in sexual contact or intercourse without consent (under the specified conditions) would be subject to a new charge of sexual misconduct.
• Potential victims of sexual misconduct would gain protection under the expanded definition of the offense.

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 13A-6-65 to include sexual contact without consent under non-sexual-abuse circumstances as sexual misconduct.
• Consent is not a defense to charges under this new subsection.
• The offense is designated as a Class A misdemeanor.
• The bill includes a note that, although it would typically require local-funds approval under Amendment 621, this bill is exempt because it defines a new crime or amends an existing crime.
• Effective date: the act becomes law on the first day of the third month after approval by the Governor.

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Subjects

Crimes and Offenses