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MS HB1323

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/13/2024

Primary Sponsor

Jay McKnight

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Origin

House of Representatives

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the statute of limitations for prosecution of sexual battery when the accused's identity is discovered through DNA testing of biological evidence.

  • Adds felonious abuse of vulnerable persons (Section 43-47-18) to the list of crimes with no time bar on prosecution.

  • Clarifies that felonious abuse of vulnerable persons under Section 43-47-19 remains subject to a five-year statute of limitations.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2024.

Legislative Description

Statute of limitations; increase for sexual battery of a vulnerable person.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

5/13/2024

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Division B3/19/2024
Judiciary B2/19/2024

Full Bill Text

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