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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to provide a DNA exception for statute of limitations on sex offenses. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill aims to provide a DNA exception to the statute of limitations for sex offenses. Specifically, it states that a prosecution for a sex offense may be commenced at any time if forensic evidence, such as DNA evidence, has been collected and preserved and can positively establish the identity of the defendant. This change to the existing law would allow for the prosecution of sex offenses to continue beyond the typical statute of limitations if DNA evidence is available, potentially leading to more perpetrators being held accountable for their crimes.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2496 (on 02/03/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S991 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S991.pdf |
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