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MA S865
MA S865Amending the statute of limitations regarding criminal prosecutions for the crimes of sexual assault and rape of a child
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Introduced
04/15/2015
04/15/2015
In Committee
04/15/2015
04/15/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016
07/31/2016
Introduced Session
189th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to amend the statute of limitations regarding criminal prosecutions for the crimes of sexual assault and rape of a child. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to amend Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 277, Section 63, which deals with statutes of limitations, or the time limits within which criminal charges can be brought. Specifically, it adds a new provision stating that indictments or complaints for indecent assault and battery or rape can be filed at any time, regardless of when the crime occurred, as long as the victim was under 18 years old at the time of the offense. This change effectively removes the statute of limitations for these specific sex crimes against minors, meaning prosecutors can bring charges years or even decades after the crime was committed.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (8)
Joan Lovely (D)*,
Barbara L'Italien (D),
Elizabeth Malia (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Thomas Petrolati (D),
Richard Ross (R),
Walter Timilty (D),
Chris Walsh (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2204 (on 04/04/2016)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S865 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S865.pdf |
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