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SB1046Introduced in the Senate

Increasing fines for first degree sexual assault

IntroducedSenate Judiciary

Introduced by Kevan Bartlett, District 8

What does this bill do?

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Official description

The purpose of this bill is to raise the penalty for first degree sexual assault to life in prison.

Where it stands

To Judiciary

February 21, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Filed for introduction

  2. To Judiciary

  3. Introduced in Senate

  4. To Judiciary

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