LD2207

An Act Regarding the Statute of Limitations for Certain Sexual Offenses Committed Against Minors

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This bill amends the statute of limitations for certain sexual offenses committed against minors in Maine.

The bill modifies the statute of limitations for certain sexual offenses committed against minors in Maine. It extends the time limit for prosecuting crimes such as incest, unlawful sexual contact, sexual abuse of a minor, rape, gross sexual assault, unlawful sexual touching, aggravated sex trafficking, and commercial sexual exploitation of a minor. These changes apply to offenses committed after the bill's effective date and those not yet barred by previous statutes. The new statute of limitations does not apply to conduct occurring before the bill's enactment or already barred by prior laws.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Accept Majority Ought To Pass As Amended Report RC #794

35 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Feb 26

1:00 PM

Hearing

Feb 18

1:30 PM

Hearing

History

Mar 30

Joint

Reported Out: OTP-AM/ONTP

Mar 30

Senate

PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.

Mar 26

House

PASSED TO BE ENACTED.