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Rhode Island Prohibited Consensual Sexual Activity Laws
Overview of Prohibited Consensual Sexual Activity Laws
| Sodomy Laws Applicable to | Both sexes |
| Penalty for Sodomy | 11-10-1 Sodomy with beast: felony; not more than 20 nor less than 7 years |
| HIV Exposure and Compelled Testing for Offenders | 23-11-1 Exposing another person to sexually transmitted diseases: misdemeanor; fined $100 or imprisoned not more than 3 months; 11-34-10 Person convicted of any provision of this chapter shall be tested for HIV; 21-28-4.20 Any person convicted of possession of a hypodermic needle associated with intravenous drug use shall take an HIV test 11-37-17 Upon request of the victim, any person convicted of committing a sexual offense involving sexual penetration shall be tested for STDs, including HIV/AIDS |
| Other Crimes Relating to Consensual Sex Acts | 11-45-1 Disorderly conduct: imprisonment for not more than 6 months or fine not more than $500, or both; 11-34-8 Loitering for indecent purposes: misdemeanor 11-34-8.1 Soliciting from motor vehicles for indecent purposes: misdemeanor |
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