Pennsylvania HB2279 amends the statute of limitations for various criminal offenses, setting a five-year limit for prosecution.
Pennsylvania HB2279 modifies the statute of limitations for numerous criminal offenses, establishing a five-year window for prosecution to commence. This includes offenses such as criminal attempt involving murder, arson, burglary, robbery, theft, forgery, and various white-collar crimes. The bill aims to streamline the legal process by setting a clear timeframe for initiating legal action on these specified offenses. This act will take effect 60 days after enactment.
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