2018 Senate Bill 871 / Public Act 182

Extend statute of limitations on prosecuting criminal sexual conduct crimes

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 27, 2018

Introduced by Sen. Margaret O’Brien (R-20)

To eliminate the time limit in the statute of limitations on prosecuting second degree criminal sexual conduct offenses in which the victim is a minor, and extend the time limit for prosecuting third degree CSC against a minor to 30 years, or until the victim's 48th birthday, whichever comes later. Limits would also be extended in cases where an unknown offender is later identified by DNA evidence.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

March 1, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

March 14, 2018

Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

March 15, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Law and Justice

May 23, 2018

Reported without amendment

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

May 24, 2018

Substitute offered by Rep. Adam Zemke (D-55)

To adopt a version of the bill with a longer statute of limitations.

The substitute failed by voice vote

Passed in the House 108 to 1 (details)

To extend the statute of limitations on prosecuting second and third degree criminal sexual conduct offenses in which the victim is a minor to 15 years after the offense is committed, or the alleged victim’s 28th birthday. In cases where an unknown offender is later identified by DNA evidence the statute of limitations would extend 15 years after the identification.

Received in the Senate

May 29, 2018

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

June 12, 2018