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Title of bill
An act to amend the penal law, in relation to increasing the severity of rape in the second degree, criminal sexual act in the second degree, sexual abuse in the second degree and course of sexual conduct against a child in the second degree
Purpose
The purpose of the legislation is to increase by one degree the severity of rape, criminal sexual act, sexual abuse and course of sexual conduct against a child in the second degrees.
Summary of provisions
Section 1. The closing paragraph of section 130.30 of the penal law is amended to make rape in the second degree a class C felony. Section 2. The closing paragraph of section 130.45 of the penal law is amended to make criminal sexual act in the second degree a class C felony. Section 3. The closing paragraph of section 130.60 of the penal law is amended to make sexual abuse in the second degree a class E felony. Section 4. The closing paragraph of section 130.80 of the penal law is amended to make course of sexual conduct against a child in the second degree a class C felony.
Justification
Felony sexual assaults are serious crimes, but the current sentencing structure does not reflect the severity of the crimes. Currently, first-time sex offenders convicted of a class D felony will receive only two years; while those convicted two or more times will receive only five years imprisonment. With this light sentencing, many sex offenders could be released when their victims are still vulnerable minors. The current sentencing structure is far too lenient on perverse people who prey on our most vulnerable population. The penalties need to be increased to reflect the severity of the crimes; to keep these predators away from our children; and to keep those in our most vulnerable population safe.
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Effective date
This act shall take effect on the first of November next succeeding the date on which it shall have become a law.
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