The bill amends Section 11-37-3 of the General Laws in Chapter 11-37, which pertains to "Sexual Assault," specifically addressing the penalty for first-degree sexual assault. The amendment increases the minimum imprisonment term for first-degree sexual assault from ten (10) years to fifteen (15) years. Additionally, it stipulates that the first ten (10) years of the sentence must be served without the possibility of deferment or suspension of the sentence.

The bill, known as "Sherry's Law," is designed to toughen the penalties for first-degree sexual assault by ensuring that offenders serve a more substantial portion of their sentence. The act will become effective immediately upon passage and will apply to all offenses committed after the effective date of this section. The legislative explanation clarifies the intent of the act and its immediate applicability to offenses occurring after its enactment.

Statutes affected:
7050: 11-37-3