2017 Senate Bill 52

Eliminate statute of limitation on child sexual abuse

Introduced in the Senate

Jan. 18, 2017

Introduced by Sen. Steve Bieda (D-9)

To eliminate the statute of limitations for certain crimes involving the sexual abuse of a minor who was less than age 18.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Sept. 26, 2017

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Oct. 17, 2017

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To eliminate the statute of limitations for second degree criminal sexual conduct against a child who was less than age 16, and extend it to 20 years for the lesser offence of third degree criminal sexual conduct.

Received in the House

Oct. 17, 2017

Referred to the Committee on Law and Justice