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MS SB2063
Bill
Status
Failed
2/23/2016
Primary Sponsor
Hillman Frazier
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AI Summary
- Eliminates the statute of limitations for all sex crimes by amending Section 99-1-5, Mississippi Code of 1972
- Expands the list of crimes with no statute of limitations to include "any other sex crime defined in Section 45-33-23," in addition to previously listed offenses like rape and sexual battery
- Maintains existing statute of limitations for other crimes: 5 years for conspiracy, assistance-program fraud, and abuse of vulnerable persons; 6 years for timber larceny; 2 years for all other offenses
- Does not affect the existing provision that tolls the statute of limitations when a person absconds, flees, or cannot be located
- Effective date is July 1, 2016
Legislative Description
Statute of limitation; eliminate for all sex crimes.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/23/2016
Committee Referrals
Judiciary, Division B1/26/2016
Full Bill Text
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