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SB 1204 - This act provides that a person commits the offense of sexual exploitation by a clergyperson if such person is or holds oneself out to be a clergyperson and engages in sexual conduct with another person who is not the clergyperson's spouse, and the sexual conduct occurred: • During the course of a meeting in which the victim sought or received religious advice or counseling from the clergyperson or within 120 days after such meeting; • During a period of time in which the victim was meeting on an ongoing basis with the clergyperson to seek or receive religious advice or counseling; or • While the clergyperson was in a position of trust or authority over the victim and used that position of trust or authority to engage in the sexual conduct. Consent is a defense under this act, unless the victim is a child less than 17 years of age. The offense of sexual exploitation by a clergyperson is a Class C felony. This act is identical to SB 616 (2021) and HB 799 (2013). MARY GRACE PRINGLE
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