S 1165
An Act amending the statute of limitations regarding criminal prosecutions for the crimes of sexual assault and rape of a child
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Bill overview
This bill proposes to amend the statute of limitations for criminal prosecutions related to sexual assault and rape of a child in Massachusetts. Currently, there are time limits within which these crimes must be prosecuted. This legislation aims to remove or modify those time limits, potentially allowing for the prosecution of cases that may have been delayed. The bill is currently under consideration by the Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
Key provisions
- Removes or modifies existing statute of limitations for child sexual assault and rape prosecutions.
- Addresses criminal prosecutions related to these offenses.
- Operates within the jurisdiction of Massachusetts.
- Similar legislation has been proposed and considered in the past.
- Currently under review by the Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
Who is affected
- Victims of child sexual assault and rape
- Law enforcement agencies
- Prosecutors
- The legal system in Massachusetts
- Potential defendants
Notable changes
- The bill seeks to alter the existing legal framework for prosecuting crimes against children.
- It builds upon previous attempts to address statute of limitations for these offenses.
- The specific details of the changes to the statute of limitations are subject to further legislative action.
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Primary sponsor
Joan B. Lovely
Cosponsors
Adam J. Scanlon
Joan B. Lovely
John F. Keenan
Mark C. Montigny
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Bill S.1165 194th (Current)
An Act amending the statute of limitations regarding criminal prosecutions for the crimes of sexual assault and rape of a child
By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1165) of Joan B. Lovely and Mark C. Montigny for legislation to amend the statute of limitations regarding criminal prosecutions for the crimes of sexual assault and rape of a child. The Judiciary.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Joan B. Lovely Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Rules
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill S.1165
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on The Judiciary |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 6/11/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/17/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 10/20/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/17/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 2/5/2026 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules |
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