An Act to extend statute of limitations for incest

This bill proposes to extend the time limit for prosecuting incest cases in Massachusetts. It directly affects victims of incest and law enforcement agencies by delaying the start of the prosecution clock. The key provision states that the clock will not begin until the victim turns 16 or 18, depending on the specific charge, or until the crime is reported to police, whichever happens first. This change aims to give survivors more time to come forward and seek justice.