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Committee introduces bill broadening aggravated penalties for lewd conduct with minors
Summary
Rep. Josh Tanner introduced RS 32524 to expand aggravating factors for lewd conduct with minors, proposing increased penalties including life imprisonment with a 25-year minimum and a provision that could make the death penalty applicable in limited circumstances; members raised concerns about vague definitions and constitutional limits.
Representative Josh Tanner, a Republican from District 14, introduced RS 32524 to the House Ways and Means Committee, saying the draft expands aggravating factors for lewd conduct with a minor and increases penalties.
"This deals with lewd conduct with a minor under the age of 16," Tanner said when presenting the draft. Tanner told the committee the measure preserves existing elements of current law while adding aggravating factors that would allow a life sentence with a minimum of 25 years before parole when two or more aggravating factors apply for victims ages 12 through 16. He also said the draft…
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