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MA S1165

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Joan Lovely

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Origin

Senate

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Eliminates the statute of limitations for criminal prosecutions of indecent assault and battery when the victim was under age 18 at the time of the offense
  • Eliminates the statute of limitations for criminal prosecutions of rape when the victim was under age 18 at the time of the offense
  • Amends Section 63 of Chapter 277 of the Massachusetts General Laws by adding a new paragraph
  • Allows indictments or complaints for these offenses to be filed at any time after the crime was committed
  • Sponsored by Senator Joan B. Lovely (Second Essex) and co-sponsored by Senator Mark C. Montigny (Second Bristol and Plymouth)

Legislative Description

Amending the statute of limitations regarding criminal prosecutions for the crimes of sexual assault and rape of a child

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules

2/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/5/2026
Judiciary2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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