Misdemeanor sexual offenses; eliminate statute of limitation for prosecuting misdemeanor violations. (HB1062)
Introduced By
Del. Kathy Tran (D-Springfield) with support from co-patron Del. Paul Krizek (D-Alexandria)
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Misdemeanor sexual offenses; statute of limitations. Eliminates the statute of limitations for prosecuting misdemeanor violations of the following crimes: female genital mutilation, carnal knowledge of offender by employee of bail bond company, sexual battery, infected sexual battery, sexual abuse of a child age 13 or 14 by an adult, attempted sexual battery, and tongue penetration by adult of mouth of child under age 13. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/10/2018 | Committee |
| 01/10/2018 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18101257D |
| 01/10/2018 | Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice |
| 01/18/2018 | Impact statement from VCSC (HB1062) |
| 02/06/2018 | Impact statement from DPB (HB1062) |
| 02/15/2018 | Left in Courts of Justice |
Comments
Eliminates the statute of limitations for misdemeanor offenses:
1. Female genital mutilation
2. Carnal knowledge of offender by employee of bail bond company
3. Sexual battery
4. Infected sexual battery
5. Sexual abuse of a child age 13 or 14 by an adult
6. Attempted sexual battery
7. Tongue penetration by adult of mouth of child under age 13
While I personally don't believe in eliminating statutes of limitations or charging ANY misdemeanor offense from 20-40 years ago I'll compromise a bit.
I agree with 5 of the 7 offenses remaining in this Bill, but not with the Sexual Battery and the Attempted Sexual Battery. Over time the definition of these two crimes has changed (been lowered) and to apply today's definition of a crime to what occurred 20-40 years ago when it would not have been considered a crime is SO wrong!
Sexual Battery and Attempted Sexual Battery should be removed IF this Bill moves forward.