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RI H8086

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

Hagan McEntee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a 10-year statute of limitations for second-degree sexual assault, measured from the date of the offense for adult victims
  • Extends the filing deadline for minor victims of second-degree sexual assault to 10 years from the victim's eighteenth birthday, whichever is later
  • Modifies the statute of limitations for third-degree sexual assault so the 3-year period begins from the victim's eighteenth birthday rather than the date of the offense
  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Provides that the statute of limitations for second-degree sexual assault shall be 10 years from the date of the offense, or, in the case of a victim who is under the age of 18, ten years from the victim’s eighteenth birthday, whichever is later.

Criminal Procedure

Last Action

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/27/2026

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