SB00290

An Act Clarifying The Meanings Of "sexual Intercourse" And "sexual Contact".

Introduced·2/20/26

Clarifies definitions of "sexual intercourse" and "sexual contact" for prosecution purposes.

The bill amends the definitions of "sexual intercourse" and "sexual contact" for prosecution purposes. It allows for prosecution based on a single act or a continuous course of conduct. This act is effective from passage and applicable to acts occurring before, on, or after the effective date.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

JUD Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable)

41 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 2

12:00 AM

Judiciary Public Hearing

History

Apr 8

Senate

Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office

Apr 8

Senate

Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate

Apr 8

Senate

Senate Calendar Number 307