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MA H3060
MA H3060Amending the statute of limitations relating to civil rights actions and criminal prosecutions for the 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
Relative to civil rights actions of persons under the age of eighteen when the offense was committed. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill amends the statute of limitations for civil rights actions and criminal prosecutions related to the sexual assault and rape of a child. Specifically, it extends the statute of limitations for civil rights actions alleging sexual assault or abuse under Title IX to be governed by the longer statute of limitations for such actions, as defined in Chapter 260, Section 4C1/2 of Massachusetts law. Additionally, the bill removes the statute of limitations for indictments or complaints alleging indecent assault and battery or rape, provided the victim was under 18 years old when the offense was committed. This aims to provide more time for victims of child sexual assault to seek legal recourse.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (7)
Lori Ehrlich (D),
Ken Gordon (D),
Paul Heroux (D),
Joan Lovely (D),
Mike Moore (D),
John Scibak (D),
José Tosado (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4874 (on 08/09/2018)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3060 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3060.pdf |
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