SB269 Alabama 2012 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Cam Ward

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Ben H. BrooksGreg J. ReedPhillip W. Williams

Session

Regular Session 2012

Title

Sexual misconduct with a child less than 12 years old, established, penalties

Summary

SB269 creates a new crime of sexual misconduct with a child under 12 when the offender is 12–15 years old and the victim is at least four years younger, punishable as a Class C felony.

What This Bill Does

It establishes a new offense for sexual intercourse or deviate sexual intercourse between a person aged 12–15 and a child under 12 who is at least four years younger. The crime is classified as a Class C felony. The bill notes a local-funding constitutional concern but states it is exempt from those rules because it creates a new crime. It becomes law on the first day of the third month after it passes and is approved by the Governor.

Who It Affects

• Individuals aged 12–15 who would commit sexual intercourse or deviate sexual intercourse with a child under 12 (at least four years younger).
• Children under 12 who could be victims in these situations.
• Law enforcement, prosecutors, and the courts who would handle this new Class C felony.
• Local governments that would normally face local-funding requirements, noting the bill is exempt from those requirements.

Key Provisions

• Creates the crime of sexual misconduct with a child less than 12 years old when the offender is at least 12 but less than 16 and the victim is under 12 and at least four years younger than the actor, involving sexual intercourse or deviate sexual intercourse.
• Defines this offense as a Class C felony.
• States that although the bill could require local funds, it is exempt from local-funding approval requirements because it defines a new crime.
• Provides that the act takes effect on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

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Subjects

Sex Crimes