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MA H1617
Amending the statute of limitations relating to civil rights actions and criminal prosecutions for the sexual assault and rape of a child
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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 the statute of limitations relating to civil rights actions and criminal prosecutions for the sexual assault and rape of a child. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill amends the statute of limitations relating to civil rights actions and criminal prosecutions for the sexual assault and rape of a child. Specifically, it extends the statute of limitations for civil rights actions alleging sexual assault or abuse, and removes the statute of limitations for criminal indictments or complaints alleging indecent assault and battery or rape, if the victim was under 18 when the offense was committed. This change provides more time for victims of child sexual assault and rape to seek civil and criminal justice.
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 |
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| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1617 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1617.pdf |
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