An Act amending the statute of limitations regarding criminal prosecutions for the crimes of sexual assault and rape of a child

This bill amends Massachusetts law to remove the time limit for prosecuting adults who sexually assaulted or raped a child when the victim was under 18. Under the new provision, prosecutors can file charges at any point after the crime occurred, regardless of how much time has passed since the incident. The change directly affects victims of childhood sexual abuse by allowing them to seek criminal justice even if many years have gone by. It specifically applies to cases of indecent assault and battery and rape involving minors, ensuring these serious offenses remain actionable indefinitely.