This bill, known as Sherry's Law, seeks to amend Section 11-37-3 of the General Laws in Chapter 11-37 entitled "Sexual Assault." The amendment would increase the minimum sentence for first degree sexual assault from ten years to fifteen years. Additionally, the amendment states that the first ten years of the sentence must be served and the person convicted of first degree sexual assault will not be eligible for deferment or suspension of sentence. The bill would take effect upon passage and apply to offenses committed after the effective date.

Statutes affected:
7050: 11-37-3