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Legislature advances tougher penalties for sex crimes against 14–15‑year‑olds after AG review
Summary
Bill 157‑38 was amended following Attorney General review to create an aggravated third‑degree offense and to harmonize penalties for sexual crimes involving 14–16‑year‑old victims; concerns about overlap with existing statutes prompted consultation and withdrawal of some floor amendments before the bill was placed on the third‑reading file.
Lawmakers advanced bill 157‑38 to the third‑reading file after committee and floor work that incorporated Attorney General guidance and removed proposed amendments that would have caused overlap with existing felony statutes.
The bill creates an aggravated third‑degree criminal sexual conduct offense for certain offenses involving victims aged 14–16 and increases sentencing…
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