Bill > SB0233

This bill modifies Indiana's statute of limitations for prosecuting certain sexual offenses, specifically extending the time frames for prosecuting child molesting and rape. The bill allows prosecution of child molesting to be commenced before the alleged victim reaches 51 years of age (expanded from the previous limit of 31 years), and permits prosecution of rape within 15 years after the offense was committed. For child sex crimes, the bill maintains existing provisions that allow prosecution beyond the standard time limits when new evidence is discovered through DNA analysis, the emergence of a recording, or a confession. Additionally, the bill makes technical changes to the language around filing applications for victim assistance, such as updating references to the division's "website" and clarifying application submission timelines for victims of child sex crimes. The modifications aim to provide more time for victims to come forward and for prosecutors to pursue cases involving sexual offenses against children and rape, recognizing the complex nature of these crimes and the potential challenges victims face in reporting them immediately after they occur.

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https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/senate/233/details