The bill aims to revise penalties for sexual assault offenses in Montana, specifically increasing the fines and imprisonment terms for offenders. For a first conviction, the maximum fine is raised from $500 to $1,000, and the imprisonment term is extended from 6 months to 1 year. For a second conviction, the fine increases from $1,000 to $5,000, and the imprisonment term is extended from 1 year to 5 years. Additionally, for a third or subsequent conviction, the maximum fine is set at $10,000, and the imprisonment term is increased from 5 years to 10 years.

Furthermore, the bill mandates that offenders who commit a second offense of sexual assault must register as sexual offenders. The bill also amends definitions related to sexual offenses, including clarifying what constitutes a sexual offense and the criteria for consent in various circumstances. These changes aim to enhance the legal framework surrounding sexual assault and improve public safety by ensuring that repeat offenders are more rigorously monitored.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 45-5-502, 46-23-502
SB0348_1(1): 45-5-502, 46-23-502
SB0348_1(2): 45-5-502, 46-23-502
SB0348_1(3): 45-5-502, 46-23-502
SB0348_1(4): 45-5-502, 46-23-502
SB0348_1(5): 45-5-502, 46-23-502
SB0348_1(6): 45-5-502, 46-23-502
SB0348_1: 45-5-502, 46-23-502
SB0348_2(1): 45-5-502, 46-23-502
SB0348_2(10): 45-5-502, 46-23-502
SB0348_2(2): 45-5-502, 46-23-502
SB0348_2(3): 45-5-502, 46-23-502
SB0348_2(4): 45-5-502, 46-23-502
SB0348_2(5): 45-5-502, 46-23-502
SB0348_2(6): 45-5-502, 46-23-502
SB0348_2(7): 45-5-502, 46-23-502
SB0348_2(8): 45-5-502, 46-23-502
SB0348_2(9): 45-5-502, 46-23-502
SB0348_2: 45-5-502, 46-23-502
SB0348_X(1): 45-5-502, 46-23-502
SB0348_X(2): 45-5-502, 46-23-502
SB0348_X(3): 45-5-502, 46-23-502
SB0348_X(4): 45-5-502, 46-23-502
SB0348_X(5): 45-5-502, 46-23-502
SB0348_X(6): 45-5-502, 46-23-502
SB0348_X(7): 45-5-502, 46-23-502
SB0348_X: 45-5-502, 46-23-502