BILL · 2017–18 SESSION

HB 2465: Rape in the third degree

Modifying the offense of rape in the third degree.

Summary

Modifies the proof required for a third degree rape conviction.
Eliminates the requirement for evidence that the victim clearly expressed their lack of consent by words and conduct.

From the Senate Bill Report (HB 2465), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate

AN ACT Relating to modifying the offense of rape in the third degree;

Passed February 8, 2018

Version voted on: HB 2465

97 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	50	0	0	0
Republican	47	0	0	1

How each member voted

Mar 8, 2018By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading.
Feb 21, 2018Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Feb 20, 2018LAW - Majority; do pass.
Feb 10, 2018First reading, referred to Law & Justice.
Feb 8, 2018Third reading, passed; yeas, 97; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1.
Feb 8, 2018Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Feb 6, 2018Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Jan 29, 2018Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Jan 25, 2018PS - Majority; do pass.
Jan 9, 2018First reading, referred to Public Safety (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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HB 2465 (2023–24) State building code council · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
HB 2465 (2019–20) Prosecutorial filing info. · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2465 (2015–16) Contraceptives/year supply · Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
HB 2465 (2013–14) Extracted fuel tax exemption · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2465 (2011–12) Property tax revenue limit · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2465 (2009–10) Breath test instruments · Enacted · Chapter 53, Laws of 2010
HB 2465 (2007–08) Legal financial obligations · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor