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IN HB1569
Bill
Status
1/23/2017
Primary Sponsor
Ryan Hatfield
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AI Summary
HB 1569 Summary
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Eliminates the age-31 cap on prosecution for child molesting (IC 35-42-4-3), vicarious sexual gratification (IC 35-42-4-5), child solicitation (IC 35-42-4-6), child seduction (IC 35-42-4-7), and incest (IC 35-46-1-3)
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Replaces the age-based limitation with a 5-year statute of limitations from the commission of the offense for these sex crimes
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Maintains existing 10-year statute of limitations for other sex offenses against children not classified as Level 1 or Level 2 felonies, or until 4 years after the victim ceases to be a dependent, whichever is later
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Effective date is July 1, 2017
Legislative Description
Prosecution for certain sex crimes. Removes the restriction that a prosecution for certain sex offenses is barred after the alleged victim reaches 31 years of age. (Removal of the restriction bars prosecution for certain sex offenses after five years after the commission of the offense.)
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code
1/23/2017