The bill introduces a new chapter, Chapter 71, titled "Law Enforcement Sexual Misconduct," to Title 11 of the General Laws concerning criminal offenses. It defines key terms such as "force or coercion," "peace officer," "sexual contact," and "sexual penetration," all of which align with existing legal definitions. The bill establishes that a peace officer who engages in sexual penetration with individuals who have been seized, are detained, have been placed in custody, have been placed under arrest, are confined in a correctional or law enforcement facility or vehicle, or are the subject of an investigation or questioning is committing a felony offense, punishable by imprisonment for up to five years.

Additionally, the bill states that a peace officer who engages in sexual contact under the same circumstances is committing a misdemeanor offense, punishable by imprisonment for up to eighteen months. The bill specifies that consent from the victim is not a valid defense in prosecutions under this chapter, and it allows for an affirmative defense if the act resulted from force or coercion by the alleged victim. Any sentences imposed under this chapter will run concurrently with other sentences for the same case. The act is set to take effect upon passage, aiming to strengthen legal protections against sexual misconduct by law enforcement officers.