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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 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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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S910 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S910.pdf |
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