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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to extending the statute of limitations for incest. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to extend the statute of limitations for the crime of incest in Massachusetts. Specifically, the bill amends the existing law to state that if the victim of incest (which is covered under Chapter 272, Sections 1-8, 12-13, 26, 28-29B, 33-35A) was under the age of 16 at the time the crime was committed, the statute of limitations would not begin until the victim reaches age 16 or the violation is reported to law enforcement, whichever occurs first. This change provides more time for victims of incest, who are often minors, to come forward and report the crime.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4844 (on 06/09/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1722 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1722.pdf |
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