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IN SB0070

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/3/2018

Primary Sponsor

Michael Crider

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Origin

Senate

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the statute of limitations for child sex offenses to allow prosecution until the victim reaches 31 years of age

  • Adds sexual misconduct with a minor (IC 35-42-4-9) to the list of offenses covered by the extended limitations period

  • Broadens child molesting coverage from only IC 35-42-4-3(a) to all offenses under IC 35-42-4-3

  • Offenses already covered that remain included: vicarious sexual gratification, child solicitation, child seduction, and incest

  • Effective date: July 1, 2018

Legislative Description

Statute of limitations for child sex offenses. Expands the list of offenses that may be prosecuted before a victim reaches 31 years of age to include all offenses of child molesting, vicarious sexual gratification, child solicitation, child seduction, sexual misconduct with a minor, and incest.

Last Action

First reading: referred to Committee on Corrections and Criminal Law

1/3/2018

Committee Referrals

Corrections & Criminal Law1/3/2018

Full Bill Text

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