HB1207

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Revise and repeal provisions related to rape in the first degree and to provide a penalty therefor.

Red Foster,Travis Ismay

House Bill·Introduced Feb 3, 2025·Last action Feb 19, 2025

Criminal JusticeJudiciary & Courts

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This bill increases the penalty for rape in the first degree (sexual assault of a child under 13) from a Class C felony to a Class B felony, making it a more serious offense. The bill also repeals an existing statute (§22-22-1.2) and makes related updates to rape laws, though the full scope of those changes is not completely visible in the provided excerpt.

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Criminal penaltiesBill would increase (relevance: 85%)Victim rightsBill would expand (relevance: 75%)Court proceduresBill would reform (relevance: 60%)

Changes to Existing Law

4 sections affected27 words added438 words removed

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§ 22-22-1amended § 22-22-1.2repealed § 22-22-1.4amended § 22-22-7amended

History (3)

Feb 19, 2025H
Judiciary Deferred to the 41st legislative day Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 6.
Feb 19, 2025H
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing
Feb 3, 2025H
First read in House and referred to House Judiciary H.J. 170