An Act relative to rape by an officer
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill seeks to clarify the legal definition of rape to specifically include instances where a law enforcement officer exerts control over a person under 18 during a training program, thereby constituting rape. The bill aims to ensure that such abuse is properly recognized and prosecuted. It addresses a gap in current law regarding the application of rape statutes to situations involving law enforcement officers and vulnerable individuals. The bill was referred to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
Key provisions
- Defines ‘control’ to include supervising a minor in a law enforcement training program.
- Expands the definition of rape to encompass actions by law enforcement officers.
- Addresses the specific scenario of rape occurring during law enforcement training.
- Clarifies the legal framework for prosecuting rape cases involving law enforcement officials.
Who is affected
- Law enforcement officers
- Minors participating in law enforcement training programs
- Victims of rape
- The legal system
- The Judiciary
Notable changes
- Introduces a specific exception to the existing rape definition to account for the unique dynamics of law enforcement training environments.
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Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
James B. Eldridge
Cosponsor
James B. Eldridge
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