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Introduced
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
In Committee
02/10/2026
02/10/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that a prosecution for intimidation of a witness when related to a sex offense, as defined in the Sex Offender Registration Act, when the victim is under 18 years of age at the time of the offense may be commenced at any time.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Criminal Code of 2012 to extend the time limit for prosecuting certain offenses, specifically allowing for prosecutions of intimidation of a witness to commence at any time when the intimidation is related to a sex offense, as defined by the Sex Offender Registration Act, and the victim was under 18 years old at the time of the offense. This change provides a broader window for legal action in cases involving the intimidation of young victims of sex offenses, ensuring that perpetrators can be brought to justice regardless of when the intimidation is reported.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Rules Committee (on 02/10/2026)
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