HF 1273

FIRST ENGROSSMENT

Sexual assault counselors testimonial confidentiality provided, "mistake of age" defense eliminated for certain criminal sexual assault offenders, and penalties enhanced for nonconsensual sexual contact committed by massage professionals.

Section 1: Competency of witnesses langauge modified.

Section 2: Sexual contact language modified.

Sections 3-4: Crime defined language added.

Section 5: Felony language modified.

Section 6: Effective date provided.

JAJ 3/23/7