Relating to certain statutes of limitations for criminal offenses, including the statute of limitations for the offense of improper relationship between educator and student, and to the applicability of sex offender registration requirements for the offense of improper relationship between educator and student.
What changed between versions
Extended statute of limitations periods for various felonies, including kidnapping, sexual assault, and trafficking, with special provisions for crimes involving minors that allow prosecution until 20 years after the victim's 18th birthday.
Established that the new statute of limitations rules apply retroactively to offenses committed before the bill's effective date, closing potential prosecution gaps for past crimes.
Expanded the list of offenses requiring sex offender registration to include online solicitation of minors and other digital crimes, ensuring broader accountability for registrants.
Added specific conditions for when biological evidence collection affects statute of limitations, such as when DNA testing shows no match to the victim.
Updated the definition of reportable convictions to include new categories of offenses and clarify what constitutes a reportable conviction for sex offender registry purposes.
