Removes the ten-year time period for the crime of persistent sexual abuse.
This bill amends the penal law to remove the ten-year time period for the crime of persistent sexual abuse. The crime of persistent sexual abuse is defined as committing certain sexual offenses multiple times within a ten-year period. The bill eliminates this time period, meaning the crime can be charged regardless of when the offenses occurred. The changes will take effect on November 1 following the date the bill becomes law.
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