The bill amends Section 13A-6-65 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to further define the crime of sexual misconduct. Key changes include the replacement of the term "person" with "individual" in the definitions of sexual misconduct, which encompasses engaging in sexual intercourse, sodomy, or sexual contact without consent or where consent was obtained through fraud. Additionally, the bill introduces a new definition for "sexual contact," specifying that it includes the touching of any part of the body for sexual gratification. The classification of sexual misconduct remains a Class A misdemeanor.

Furthermore, the bill acknowledges that it may require new or increased local expenditures but is exempt from additional requirements under Section 111.05 of the Alabama Constitution of 2022, as it defines a new crime or amends an existing one. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2024.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 13A-6-60
Engrossed: 13A-6-65