HB2453

Provides that prosecutions for offenses under chapter 566 may be commenced at any time

Introduced·1/7/26
Introduced Text

Allows prosecutions for offenses under chapter 566 to be commenced at any time.

The bill modifies the statute of limitations for offenses under chapter 566, allowing prosecutions to be commenced at any time. It repeals sections 556.036 and 556.037 and enacts a new section 556.036, which specifies that prosecutions for offenses under chapter 566, including class A felonies, may be commenced at any time. The changes apply to offenses such as murder, fraud, and breaches of fiduciary obligation.

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Emerging Issues Committee
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History

May 15

House

Referred: Emerging Issues(H)

Jan 8

House

Read Second Time (H)

Jan 7

House

Read First Time (H)