75th OREGON LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY--2009 Regular Session
Enrolled
House Bill 2478
Sponsored by Representatives BRUUN, BARKER; Representatives
BARTON, D EDWARDS, GELSER, THOMPSON, WINGARD
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AN ACT
Relating to bodily fluids; creating new provisions; and amending
ORS 163.415.
Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon:
SECTION 1. ORS 163.415 is amended to read:
163.415. (1) A person commits the crime of sexual abuse in the
third degree if { + :
(a) + } The person subjects another person to sexual contact
and:
{ - (a) - } { + (A) + } The victim does not consent to the
sexual contact; or
{ - (b) - } { + (B) + } The victim is incapable of consent
by reason of being under 18 years of age { - . - } { + ; or
(b) For the purpose of arousing or gratifying the sexual desire
of the person or another person, the person intentionally propels
any dangerous substance at a victim without the consent of the
victim. + }
(2) Sexual abuse in the third degree is a Class A misdemeanor.
{ + (3) As used in this section, 'dangerous substance' means
blood, urine, semen or feces. + }
SECTION 2. { + The amendments to ORS 163.415 by section 1 of
this 2009 Act apply to conduct occurring on or after the
effective date of this 2009 Act. + }
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Passed by House April 7, 2009
Repassed by House June 4, 2009
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Chief Clerk of House
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Speaker of House
Passed by Senate June 3, 2009
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President of Senate
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Received by Governor:
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Approved:
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Governor
Filed in Office of Secretary of State:
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Secretary of State
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