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HB 1097 revise the definition of sexual contact.

State of South Dakota  
SEVENTY-SIXTH SESSION
LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY,  2001
 

661E0352  
HOUSE BILL   NO.     1097  

        Introduced by: Representatives Michels, Abdallah, and Hennies (Thomas) and Senators Bogue, Albers, Brosz, and Moore  


         FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to  revise the definition of sexual contact.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA:
     Section  1.  That § 22-22-7.1 be amended to read as follows:
     22-22-7.1.   As used in this chapter, the term, sexual contact, means any touching, not amounting to rape, of the breasts of a female or the buttocks, genitalia , or anus of any person with the intent to arouse or gratify the sexual desire of either party. Practitioners of the healing arts lawfully practicing within the scope of their practice, which determination shall be conclusive as against the state and shall be made by the court prior to trial, are not included within the provisions of this section. In any pretrial proceeding under this section, the prosecution has the burden of establishing probable cause.


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  .   Insertions into existing statutes are indicated by underscores.
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