Relating to sentence of death or life imprisonment for capital sexual battery

Summary

The bill creates a new capital felony for anyone who commits or attempts sexual battery that injures the sexual organs of a child younger than 12, making death or life without parole possible. It requires a separate sentencing hearing where a jury or judge weighs aggravating and mitigating factors before imposing death. The measure is currently referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee.

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