LD1427

An Act Extending the Statute of Limitations on Criminal Actions Involving Aggravated Sex Trafficking

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Extends the statute of limitations for prosecuting Class A or Class B crimes involving aggravated sex trafficking in Maine.

This bill amends Maine law to extend the statute of limitations for prosecuting Class A or Class B crimes involving aggravated sex trafficking. The change increases the time limit for commencing prosecution from years to years after the crime is committed. This extension applies to crimes committed on or after the effective date of this legislation or for which the prosecution has not yet been barred by the statute of limitations in force immediately prior to the effective date of this legislation.

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Calendar

Apr 29, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

Apr 14, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

History

Jun 25, 2025

Senate

On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin taken from the Special Appropriations Table

Jun 25, 2025

Senate

PASSED TO BE ENACTED in concurrence.

Jun 11, 2025

Senate

On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending ENACTMENT in concurrence.