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VT H0027
VT H0027An act relating to eliminating the statute of limitations on prosecutions for sexual assault
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Introduced
01/11/2017
01/11/2017
In Committee
04/13/2018
04/13/2018
Crossed Over
02/17/2017
02/17/2017
Passed
05/12/2018
05/12/2018
Dead
Introduced Session
2017-2018 Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to eliminating the statute of limitations on prosecutions for sexual assault
AI Summary
This bill eliminates the statute of limitations on prosecutions for sexual assault. Specifically, it amends Vermont's criminal code to remove the 40-year statute of limitations for prosecutions of sexual assault, lewd and lascivious conduct, sexual exploitation of a minor, and lewd or lascivious conduct with a child. The bill applies to offenses where the statute of limitations has not already expired as of July 1, 2017, the effective date of the legislation.
Committee Categories
Education, Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Rules suspended & messaged to House forthwith, on motion of Senator Ashe (on 05/12/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2018/H.27 |
| State Bill Page | http://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2018/H.27 |
| BillText | http://legislature.vermont.gov/assets/Documents/2018/Docs/BILLS/H-0027/H-0027%20As%20Passed%20by%20the%20House%20Official.pdf |
| BillText | http://legislature.vermont.gov/assets/Documents/2018/Docs/BILLS/H-0027/H-0027%20As%20Introduced.pdf |
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