Defines sexual assault and consent, and specifies circumstances under which sexual penetration without consent constitutes sexual assault.
Defines "consent" as "a freely given, knowledgeable, and informed agreement." Specifies that an act of sexual penetration committed without the victim's consent constitutes sexual assault or, depending on the circumstances, aggravated sexual assault. Aggravated sexual assault is a crime of the first degree, punishable by a term of imprisonment of 10 to 20 years or a fine of up to $200,000, or both. Sexual assault is a crime of the second degree, punishable by a term of imprisonment of five to 10 years or a fine of up to $150,000, or both.
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