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MA S910

MA S910
To provide a DNA exception for statute of limitations on sex offenses


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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to provide a DNA exception for statute of limitations on sex offenses. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill provides a DNA exception for the statute of limitations on sex offenses. It amends Massachusetts law to allow prosecutions for any sex offense to be commenced beyond the usual time limitations if the identity of the previously unidentified offender is established after the expiration of such time limitation through the use of a DNA profile. If commenced beyond the normal time period, such a prosecution must be started within three years from the date the suspect's identity is established by DNA testing.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2313 (on 03/01/2018)

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