S 2744
Makes it aggravated sexual assault or sexual contact for transportation network company or taxicab driver to commit act of sexual penetration or sexual contact using coercion or without permission on passenger.
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Bill overview
This bill makes it a more serious crime – aggravated sexual assault or aggravated criminal sexual contact – for transportation network company or taxicab drivers to commit sexual penetration or contact against passengers if done through coercion or without their consent. Specifically, it expands the definition of sexual assault to include drivers and clarifies the circumstances under which this offense applies, including when the driver has supervisory power or is related to the victim. The bill also addresses criminal sexual contact, defining it as a separate offense with different penalties.
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