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TX SB615
Bill
Status
12/13/2024
Primary Sponsor
Juan Hinojosa
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AI Summary
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Eliminates the statute of limitations for all sexual assault offenses under Section 22.011 and all aggravated sexual assault offenses under Section 22.021 of the Texas Penal Code, allowing prosecution at any time regardless of when the offense occurred
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Removes previous limitations that only applied "no limitation" status to specific subcategories of sexual assault, such as cases involving child victims or cases with untested DNA evidence
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Deletes the former 10-year statute of limitations for sexual assault cases not otherwise covered, as well as the 2-year limitation for state jail felony sexual assault cases
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Does not apply retroactively to offenses where prosecution was already barred by the previous limitation period before the effective date
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Takes effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the statute of limitations for sexual assault and aggravated sexual assault.
Crimes
Last Action
Referred to Criminal Justice
2/3/2025