Bill > S1060

This bill amends the statute of limitations for sex offenses in Massachusetts. Specifically, it creates an exception that allows for the prosecution of sex offenses at any time if forensic evidence, such as DNA evidence, has been collected and preserved, and can be used to establish the identity of the defendant. This change applies to the "sex offenses" as defined in the state's laws, which refers to a range of sexual crimes. The goal of the bill is to enable the prosecution of sex offenders even if a significant amount of time has passed since the alleged offense, as long as DNA evidence is available to identify the perpetrator.