An Act relative to the statute of limitations in rape, assault and human trafficking crimes

This bill (SD 1972) extends the statute of limitations for prosecuting rape, assault, and human trafficking crimes from 15 to 30 years. It directly affects victims of these crimes by giving them more time to file criminal charges and prosecutors by expanding the window for bringing cases to court. The key provision amends Section 63 of Chapter 277 of the General Laws to replace the 15-year limit with a 30-year limit. This change applies specifically to the three crime categories listed in the bill title.