Bill > HB2279

This bill amends Pennsylvania law to extend the statute of limitations, which is the time limit for initiating criminal proceedings, for the offense of drug delivery resulting in death. Previously, prosecutions for this serious crime had to be started within five years of its commission, but this bill removes that limitation, meaning there will no longer be a time limit for bringing charges in such cases. The Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, referred to as "42 Pa.C.S." in legal documents, is the compilation of laws of Pennsylvania, and Title 18 outlines the state's crimes and offenses. This change will take effect 60 days after the bill is enacted.