Bill > HB808

This bill amends Section 5551 of Pennsylvania's Judicial Procedure laws to expand the list of crimes that can be prosecuted at any time, without a statute of limitations. The bill adds several new provisions, including crimes against nonverbal care-dependent persons, which are defined as individuals 18 or older who, due to physical or cognitive disability, require assistance with basic needs and have significantly impaired intellectual and communication functions. The expanded list now includes additional offenses such as simple assault, strangulation, indecent assault, and other sexual and physical crimes when committed against vulnerable individuals. The existing provisions already included serious crimes like murder, voluntary manslaughter, certain vehicle-related homicides, aggravated assaults against law enforcement, and sexual crimes against minors. The bill aims to provide more comprehensive legal protection for vulnerable populations by removing time constraints for prosecuting certain offenses. The legislation will take effect 60 days after its enactment.

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