HOUSE BILL 156

File Code: Criminal Law - Substantive Crimes

Sponsored By:

Delegate K. Kelly

Entitled:

Crimes - Sex Offenses with Minors - Continuing Course of Conduct

Synopsis:

Prohibiting a person at least 18 years old from engaging in three or more sexually related acts over a period of not less than 3 months with an individual under the age of 14 years; establishing penalties; prohibiting a person who has been charged and tried under the Act from being charged with related offenses; providing that a sentence under the Act shall merge for sentencing purposes with equal or greater offenses; defining terms; and providing for the application of the Act.

History by Legislative Date

House Action

1/18

First Reading Judiciary

2/13

Hearing 3/6 at 1:00 p.m.

3/12

Withdrawn

Senate Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS -see also- PENALTIES; SENTENCES; etc.

MINORS -see also- AGE OF MAJORITY; YOUTH

PENALTIES

SENTENCES -see also- DEATH PENALTY

SEXUAL OFFENSES

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Article - 27 Crimes and Punishments

( 461 , 461 , 464H , 464-I )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered