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Repeal Bill

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S T A T E  O F  R H O D E  I S L A N D

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 1997

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A N  A C T

RELATING TO SEXUAL EXPRESSION

Introduced By: Representatives Ajello, Moura, Cicilline, Williams and Shavers

Date Introduced: February 4, 1997

Referred To: House Committee on Judiciary

It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows

SECTION 1. Section 11-10-1 of Chapter 11-10 of the General Laws entitled "Crime Against Nature" is hereby repealed in its entirety.

{DEL 11-10-1. Abominable and detestable crime against nature. -- DEL} {DEL Every person who shall be convicted of the abominable and detestable crime against nature, either with mankind or with any beast, shall be imprisoned not exceeding twenty (20) years nor less than seven(7) years. DEL}

SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.

EXPLANATION

BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

OF

AN ACT

RELATING TO SEXUAL EXPRESSION

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This act would repeal the law relating to "Crimes Against Nature".

This act would take effect upon passage.


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