Extends the statute of limitations for prosecuting sex offenses against children to 15 years after the child turns 18.

New York S01976 amends the criminal procedure law to extend the period for prosecuting sex offenses committed against children. The bill allows such prosecutions to be commenced within 15 years after the child reaches the age of 18. This change applies to offenses committed on and after the bill's effective date, as well as to offenses committed prior to that date, except for those already barred by previous law. The bill repeals certain sections of the criminal procedure law to implement this change.

Extends the statute of limitations for prosecuting sex offenses against children to 15 years after the child turns 18.

New York S01976 amends the criminal procedure law to extend the period for prosecuting sex offenses committed against children. The bill allows such prosecutions to be commenced within 15 years after the child reaches the age of 18. This change applies to offenses committed on and after the bill's effective date, as well as to offenses committed prior to that date, except for those already barred by previous law. The bill repeals certain sections of the criminal procedure law to implement this change.