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ND HB1387

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/18/2021

Primary Sponsor

Austen Schauer

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Origin

House of Representatives

67th Legislative Assembly

AI Summary

  • Extends statute of limitations for prosecuting child abuse related to female genital alteration from 3 years to 10 years from the date of offense, or 10 years after reporting to law enforcement, whichever is later
  • Changes general felony statute of limitations (other than murder) from 3 years to 7 years after commission of the offense
  • Extends statute of limitations for sexual abuse of minors from 3 years to 10 years after reporting to law enforcement when victim fails to report within the initial 21-year window
  • Extends statute of limitations for DNA or fingerprint identification in sexual abuse cases from 3 years to 10 years after conclusive identification
  • Maintains exception that licensed medical practitioners may perform genital procedures if necessary to correct anatomical abnormalities or remove diseased tissue

Legislative Description

The statute of limitations for prosecuting surgical alteration of the genitals of a female minor, felonies other than murder, and sexual abuse of minors.

Last Action

Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 33 nays 60

2/12/2021

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/18/2021

Full Bill Text

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