New Jersey S400 redefines sexual assault to include acts of sexual penetration without the victim's consent.
New Jersey S400 amends the state's criminal code to specify that an act of sexual penetration committed without the victim's consent constitutes sexual assault. The bill defines "consent" as a freely given, knowledgeable, and informed agreement. It also outlines specific circumstances under which sexual assault is considered aggravated, such as when the victim is under 13 years old or when the actor has supervisory or disciplinary power over the victim.
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