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OK HB2478

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/1/2016

Primary Sponsor

Pam Peterson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the statute of limitations for prosecuting rape, forcible sodomy, lewd acts against children, child pornography, child abuse, and child trafficking from 12 years to 18 years after discovery of the crime

  • Extends the deadline for victims to notify law enforcement (to preserve DNA exception for unlimited prosecution) from 12 years to 18 years after discovery

  • Updates a statutory reference for embezzlement provisions from Sections 1451-1462 to Sections 1451-1461 of Title 21

  • Effective date of November 1, 2016

Legislative Description

Criminal procedure; increasing time limitation for prosecuting certain crimes; effective date.

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Criminal Justice and Corrections

2/2/2016

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice and Corrections2/2/2016

Full Bill Text

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