Classifies rape in the first degree as a class A-I felony, punishable by life imprisonment without parole.

This bill amends the penal law to classify rape in the first degree as a class A-I felony. It mandates that anyone convicted of this crime must be sentenced to life imprisonment without parole. This change applies to defendants who were eighteen years of age or older at the time of the crime's commission. The bill also specifies that this sentence is not eligible for parole or conditional release, except for purposes of commitment and custody.

Classifies rape in the first degree as a class A-I felony, punishable by life imprisonment without parole.

This bill amends the penal law to classify rape in the first degree as a class A-I felony. It mandates that anyone convicted of this crime must be sentenced to life imprisonment without parole. This change applies to defendants who were eighteen years of age or older at the time of the crime's commission. The bill also specifies that this sentence is not eligible for parole or conditional release, except for purposes of commitment and custody.