CT SB00247

Establishes a 5-year statute of limitations for prosecution of crimes against elderly persons, measured from discovery of the offense during investigation of exploitation or death of the elderly person, whichever is sooner.

Applies to offenses committed on or after October 1, 2024, and retroactively to offenses committed before that date where the previous statute of limitations had not yet expired.

Defines "elderly" and "exploitation" using the same meanings provided in section 17b-450 of Connecticut statutes.

Maintains existing longer statute of limitations periods for capital felonies, Class A felonies, sex crimes against minors, and motor vehicle violations resulting in death.

Does not apply if an offense against an elderly person falls under subsection (a) or has a longer prosecution period under subsection (b), which would take precedence.