Increasing fines for first degree sexual assault

Summary

The legislation raises the maximum penalty for first‑degree sexual assault to a life sentence in a state correctional facility when the offender is 18 or older and the victim is younger than 12. It also increases the statutory fine range, allowing courts to levy substantially larger monetary penalties. The changes target the most serious sexual assault cases and aim to provide stronger deterrence and punishment.

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