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MS SB2134
Bill
Status
Failed
1/31/2023
Primary Sponsor
Kevin Blackwell
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AI Summary
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Adds sexual battery to the list of crimes in Mississippi that have no statute of limitations, allowing prosecution at any time after the offense occurs
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Removes the previous specific reference to "sexual battery of a child" since all sexual battery offenses will now be covered under the no-limitations provision
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Maintains existing exceptions from the statute of limitations for other serious crimes including murder, rape, kidnapping, robbery, child abuse, and human trafficking
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The general two-year statute of limitations for misdemeanors and unlisted offenses remains unchanged
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Effective date: July 1, 2023
Legislative Description
Statute of limitations; except sexual battery from.
Last Action
Died In Committee
1/31/2023
Committee Referrals
Judiciary, Division B1/9/2023
Full Bill Text
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