HB 22-1169
signedProhibit Sexual Act Without Consent
Plain-English Summary
AI-generatedHouse Bill 22-1169, which has been signed into law in Colorado, changes how sexual assault is defined. Instead of focusing on the force used to cause submission, it now emphasizes that an act is considered sexual assault if the perpetrator knows the victim did not consent. This bill affects anyone who could be involved in a case of sexual assault and clarifies legal standards for prosecution. Since the bill has been signed, it is now law and enforceable by the courts.
Official Summary
Under current law, sexual assault can be committed by means of sexual intrusion or penetration when the actor causes submission of the victim by means sufficient to cause submission against the victim's will. The act changes that element to when the actor causes sexual intrusion or sexual penetration knowing the victim does not consent.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Details
- Chamber
- House
- First action
- 2022-03-24
- Latest action
- 2022-02-04
- Last action desc.
- Introduced In House - Assigned to Judiciary
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Votes
BILL
2022-03-14 · Senate · pass — Yes: 34 · No: 0 · Other: —
BILL
2022-02-22 · House · pass — Yes: 64 · No: 0 · Other: —