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ME LD1427
Bill
Status
6/25/2025
Primary Sponsor
Rachel Henderson
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AI Summary
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Extends the 20-year statute of limitations for prosecuting Class A, Class B, and Class C sexual offenses to also cover Class A and Class B crimes involving aggravated sex trafficking
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Criminal Law Advisory Commission must examine statutes of limitation for sexual offenses against adult and minor victims and submit a report with recommendations to the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary by December 15, 2025
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Applies to aggravated sex trafficking crimes committed on or after the effective date, as well as cases where prosecution was not already barred by the previous statute of limitations
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Approved by the Governor on July 1, 2025 as Public Law Chapter 479
Legislative Description
An Act Extending the Statute of Limitations on Criminal Actions Involving Aggravated Sex Trafficking
Crimes
Last Action
PASSED TO BE ENACTED in concurrence.
6/25/2025