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Legislature advances bill creating aggravated third‑degree CSC and stiffer penalties for certain teen victims
Summary
Bill 157‑38 would create a new aggravated third‑degree criminal sexual conduct offense and increase mandatory sentencing and restrictions for some offenders who assault 14–15‑year‑olds; the committee revised the bill after Attorney General review and the measure was sent to the third‑reading file.
Vice Speaker and sponsors brought Bill 157‑38 to the floor to create an aggravated third‑degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) offense and strengthen punishments for offenders who commit certain sexual offenses against 14‑ and 15‑year‑old victims.
The author said the bill sets a sentencing range that includes 15 to 25 years for aggravated offenses in defined circumstances and removes parole, work release, and alternatives for certain…
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