SB 1359
Extends the statute of limitations in certain sexual offenses involving a person age 18 or younger
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4685S.01I
Last Action:
3/15/2004 - Voted Do Pass S Judiciary and Civil & Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
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Effective Date:
August 28, 2004

Current Bill Summary

SB 1359 - The act extends the statute of limitations for sexual offenses involving a person eighteen years old or younger from ten to twenty years unless the prosecution is for forcible rape, attempted forcible rape, forcible sodomy, or attempted forcible sodomy; in which case, the prosecution may begin at any time.

The act is identical to HB 1505 (2004). This act is similar to provisions in CCS/SS/HCS/HB 1055 (2004) which was truly agreed to and finally passed.

SUSAN HENDERSON

Amendments

No Amendments Found.