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MS HB1466
Bill
Status
Failed
3/5/2024
Primary Sponsor
Carolyn Crawford
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AI Summary
- Removes the statute of limitations for prosecution of sexual battery as described in Section 97-3-95
- Sexual battery is added to the list of crimes in Section 99-1-5(1)(a) that have no time limit for prosecution, joining offenses such as murder, rape, kidnapping, and arson
- Previously, sexual battery of a child had restrictions on which subsections of Section 97-3-95 fell under the no-limit prosecution rule; this amendment removes those restrictions
- Effective date is July 1, 2024
Legislative Description
Sexual battery; remove the statute of limitations for.
Last Action
Died In Committee
3/5/2024
Committee Referrals
Judiciary B2/19/2024
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