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CT SB01181
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/2/2023
Primary Sponsor
Judiciary Committee
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AI Summary
- Extends statute of limitations for crimes against elderly persons to 5 years from discovery of the offense during investigation of exploitation or death of the elderly person, whichever is sooner
- Applies "elderly" and "exploitation" definitions from section 17b-450, creating a specific legal category for elderly victim crimes
- Maintains no statute of limitations for capital felonies, class A felonies, sexual abuse crimes against minors, and certain other serious offenses listed in subsection (a)
- Takes effect October 1, 2023, and applies to offenses committed on or after that date and to prior offenses for which the statute of limitations had not yet expired as of October 1, 2023
- Preserves existing longer statutes of limitations where applicable, ensuring longer timeframes in subsection (b) take precedence over the new 5-year elderly person provision
Legislative Description
An Act Concerning The Statute Of Limitations For Crimes Committed Against The Elderly.
Last Action
Public Hearing 03/08
3/3/2023
Committee Referrals
Judiciary3/2/2023
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