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FL S0130
Bill
AI Summary
- Eliminates the statute of limitations for prosecuting sexual battery offenses (s. 794.011) when the victim was younger than 18 years of age at the time the offense was committed
- Allows prosecution for qualifying sexual battery cases to be commenced at any time, removing the standard 4-year limitation for first-degree felonies and 3-year limitation for other felonies
- Applies only to offenses that are not already barred from prosecution as of July 1, 2019
- Takes effect July 1, 2019
Legislative Description
Sexual Battery Prosecution Time Limitation
Last Action
Died in Judiciary
5/3/2019
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/12/2019
Criminal Justice1/10/2019
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