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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 extending the statute of limitations for incest. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to extend the statute of limitations for incest-related crimes in Massachusetts. Specifically, it amends the state's current law to allow for prosecution of such crimes to commence until the victim has reached the age of 16 (or age 18 if the victim of a certain type of crime) or the violation is reported to law enforcement, whichever occurs earlier. This change would provide additional time for victims, who are often minors at the time of the crime, to come forward and seek justice.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4517 (on 06/05/2024)
Official Document
bill text
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1613 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1613.pdf |
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