The proposal expands what counts as rape, adds a definition of grooming, sets a life‑sentence penalty, creates many aggravating factors, forces doctors, teachers and social workers to report suspected cases within two days, bans settlement deals and affidavits of desistance, and requires courts to keep the proceedings private.
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HB08716 · Sources: BatasWatch
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