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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
Relative to extending the statute of limitations for incest. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to extend the statute of limitations for incest crimes. Specifically, it would amend existing law to state that if the victim of certain crimes, including incest, is under the age of 16 (or 18 for certain crimes) when the crime is committed, the period of limitation for prosecution would not begin until the victim reaches the age of 16 (or 18) or the crime is reported to law enforcement, whichever occurs earlier. This change aims to give victims more time to come forward and seek justice for these types of crimes.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (10)
James Cantwell (D),
Marjorie Decker (D),
Paul Heroux (D),
Hannah Kane (R),
Barbara L'Italien (D),
John Lawn (D),
Keiko Orrall (R),
Dave Rogers (D),
Tom Stanley (D),
Timothy Whelan (R),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4874 (on 08/09/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2314 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2314.pdf |
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