S.3105

Provides that the statute of limitations for second-degree sexual assault shall be 10 years from the date of the offense, or, in the case of a victim who is under the age of 18, ten years from the victim’s eighteenth birthday, whichever is later.

Introduced·3/13/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S3105 sets the statute of limitations for second-degree sexual assault at 10 years from the offense date or the victim's 18th birthday.

Rhode Island S3105 amends the statute of limitations for second-degree sexual assault, establishing it at 10 years from the date of the offense or from the victim's 18th birthday if they were under 18 at the time of the offense, whichever is later. This change aims to provide a longer window for victims to seek justice, especially when they were minors at the time of the crime. The bill also sets a 10-year statute of limitations for various other offenses, including certain types of larceny, bribery, and fraud.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

D
1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Judiciary: Be held for further study

9 Yea

DDDDDDDRD

0 Nay

1 Absent

D

Calendar

Apr 30

12:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

Apr 30

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 24

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/30/2026)

Mar 13

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary