Crimes and offenses; rape in the first degree, sodomy in the first degree, and sexual torture, penalties further provided for

Summary

The Child Predator Death Penalty Act upgrades the penalties for rape, sodomy, and sexual torture when the victim is under 12 years old, making them punishable by death. It also requires anyone sentenced to life for those crimes to serve at least 30 years before parole eligibility. The bill is currently referred to committee in the Senate.

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