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ME LD1427

Bill

Status

Passed

6/25/2025

Primary Sponsor

Rachel Henderson

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Origin

House of Representatives

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/1/2025

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