The bill amends Section 30-9-12 of the New Mexico Statutes regarding criminal sexual contact by eliminating the requirement that non-consensual touching must involve unclothed intimate parts. The revised language specifies that criminal sexual contact includes the unlawful and intentional touching of or application of force, without consent, to the intimate parts of another individual who is eighteen years of age or older. Additionally, it allows for the intentional causing of another person to touch one's intimate parts under the same conditions.

Furthermore, the bill clarifies that criminal sexual contact in the fourth degree is classified as a fourth degree felony, while also stating that such contact is considered a misdemeanor when force or coercion is used. The definition of "intimate parts" is also updated to include specific areas of the body, such as the primary genital area, groin, buttocks, anus, or breast. These changes aim to broaden the scope of what constitutes criminal sexual contact and enhance legal protections for victims.

Statutes affected:
introduced version: 30-9-12