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NY S01976

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Dean Murray

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Extends the statute of limitations for prosecuting sex offenses against children under 18 to 15 years after the victim reaches age 18
  • Applies to sex offenses under Article 130 of the penal law, incest in the first, second, or third degree, and use of a child in a sexual performance
  • Repeals existing paragraphs (e) and (f) of subdivision 3 of section 30.10 of the criminal procedure law relating to course of sexual conduct offenses
  • Takes effect immediately and applies to offenses committed before and after the effective date
  • Does not apply to offenses where prosecution was already time-barred under the previous statute of limitations

Legislative Description

Relates to the period of limitation for the prosecution of sex offenses committed against children; such actions may be commenced within 15 years after such child has reached the age of 18.

Last Action

REFERRED TO CODES

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Codes1/14/2025

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