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H1987Introduced in the House

To establish a DNA exception rule for victims of rape

Introduced

Introduced by Adam Scanlon, District 14-BRI

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Relative to the statute of limitations for the crime of rape and establishing a DNA exception rule. The Judiciary.

Where it stands

Hearing scheduled for 06/17/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2

October 20, 2025

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Bill history

  1. Referred to the Joint Committee on The Judiciary

  2. Senate concurred

  3. Hearing scheduled for 06/17/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2

  4. Accompanied a new draft, see H4536

  5. Hearing scheduled for 06/17/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2

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