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RI S2297
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/23/2026
Primary Sponsor
Gordon Rogers
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AI Summary
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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
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Currently, second-degree sexual assault would fall under the default 3-year statute of limitations for criminal offenses not otherwise specified
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First-degree sexual assault and child molestation sexual assault offenses already have no statute of limitations under existing law
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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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