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RI H6133
RI H6133Provides that the statute of limitations for second-degree sexual assault shall be 10 years from the date of the offense, or, in the case of a victim who is under the age of 18, ten years from the victim’s eighteenth birthday, whichever is later.
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Introduced
03/26/2025
03/26/2025
In Committee
03/26/2025
03/26/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/20/2025
06/20/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This act would provide that the statute of limitations for second-degree sexual assault shall be ten (10) years from the date of the offense, or, in the case of a victim who is under the age of eighteen (18), ten (10) years from the victim’s eighteenth birthday, whichever is later. The act would also provide that the statute of limitations for third-degree sexual assault will be measured from the date of the victim’s eighteenth birthday, not from the date of the offense. This act would take effect upon passage.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the existing statute of limitations for sexual assault crimes in Rhode Island, specifically for second-degree and third-degree sexual assault. For second-degree sexual assault (defined under § 11-37-4), the statute of limitations will now be 10 years from the date of the offense, or, if the victim was under 18 at the time, 10 years from the victim's 18th birthday, whichever is later. For third-degree sexual assault (defined under § 11-37-6), the three-year statute of limitations will now be calculated from the victim's 18th birthday, rather than from the date of the offense. This change effectively extends the time during which a prosecution can be initiated for these sexual assault crimes, providing more time for victims to come forward, particularly in cases involving minors. The bill will take effect immediately upon its passage, allowing for immediate implementation of these new statute of limitations provisions.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Committee recommended measure be held for further study (on 04/22/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText25/HouseText25/H6133.pdf |
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