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RI S2297

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/23/2026

Primary Sponsor

Gordon Rogers

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds second-degree sexual assault (§ 11-37-4) to the list of offenses with a 10-year statute of limitations, extending the time prosecutors have to bring charges

  • Currently, second-degree sexual assault would fall under the default 3-year statute of limitations for criminal offenses not otherwise specified

  • First-degree sexual assault and child molestation sexual assault offenses already have no statute of limitations under existing law

  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Provides for a 10 year statute of limitations for the violation of second degree sexual assault.

Criminal Procedure

Last Action

Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

1/23/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/23/2026

Full Bill Text

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