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MA S902
Amending the statute of limitations regarding criminal prosecutions for the crimes of sexual assault and rape of a child
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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th 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 amends the statute of limitations for criminal prosecutions of sexual assault and rape of a child. Specifically, it removes the statute of limitations for these crimes when the victim was under the age of 18 at the time the offense was committed. This means that charges can be filed at any time after the commission of such an offense, even if it occurred many years ago. The bill aims to provide more flexibility and opportunity for victims of childhood sexual abuse to seek justice, regardless of when the crime occurred.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (12)
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Peter Durant (R),
Lori Ehrlich (D),
Linda Forry (D),
Paul Heroux (D),
Brad Jones (R),
Kay Khan (D),
Barbara L'Italien (D),
Joan Lovely (D),
Richard Ross (R),
Bruce Tarr (R),
Chris Walsh (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2313 (on 03/01/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S902 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S902.pdf |
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