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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the statute of limitations for the crime of rape and establishing a DNA exception rule. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a DNA exception rule for the crime of rape in the state of Massachusetts. It states that notwithstanding the existing 15-year statute of limitations for rape, if DNA evidence is matched to the crime, the period for prosecution shall be extended indefinitely. This provides an exception to the statute of limitations for rape cases where DNA evidence can be used to identify the perpetrator, allowing for the potential prosecution of these crimes even after the standard 15-year period has elapsed.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (23)
Hannah Kane (R)*,
Adam Scanlon (D)*,
Jay Barrows (R),
Tackey Chan (D),
Carol Doherty (D),
Michelle DuBois (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Tricia Farley-Bouvier (D),
Kim Ferguson (R),
Pat Haddad (D),
Ryan Hamilton (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Steven Howitt (R),
Mary Keefe (D),
Joe McKenna (R),
Sam Montaño (D),
Mark Montigny (D),
Kelly Pease (R),
Adrianne Ramos (D),
Becca Rausch (D),
Bruce Tarr (R),
Marcus Vaughn (R),
Steve Xiarhos (R),
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see H4836 (on 07/10/2024)
Taxonomy
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Criminal and Juvenile Delinquent Prosecution, Procedure, and Sentencing
- ‐ Sex Offenses, Child Pornography, and Sexual Assault
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1760 | 03/14/2023 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1760.pdf | 03/14/2023 |
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