HOUSE DOCKET, NO. 4123 FILED ON: 3/26/2021
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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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PRESENTED BY:
Adam J. Scanlon
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To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General
Court assembled:
The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the adoption of the accompanying bill:
An Act regarding DNA exception rule for victims of rape.
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PETITION OF:
Name: | District/Address: | Date Added: |
Adam J. Scanlon | 14th Bristol | 3/26/2021 |
HOUSE DOCKET, NO. 4123 FILED ON: 3/26/2021
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By Mr. Scanlon of North Attleborough, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Adam J. Scanlon relative to a DNA exception rule for victims of rape. The Judiciary. |
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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In the One Hundred and Ninety-Second General Court
(2021-2022)
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An Act regarding DNA exception rule for victims of rape.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
"Not withstanding the first paragraph, in the case of a victim of a crime set forth in section 22 of chapter 265, if DNA is matched to a rape kit at least 15 years since the crime took place, then the period of limitation for prosecution shall be extended indefinitely beyond the 15 year statute of limitations."