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Missouri lawmaker seeks longer window for child‑abuse prosecutions, says he’s open to amendments
Summary
Representative Phil Amato told the House Committee on Crime and Public Safety that House Bill 401 would let certain child‑abuse prosecutions proceed later in victims’ lives; committee members expressed concern about removing all limits and requested narrower language or an amendment.
Representative Phil Amato, who represents Northern Jefferson County’s 113th District, told the House Committee on Crime and Public Safety that House Bill 401 was prompted by a constituent whose adopted grandchild suffered severe abuse.
"I was at the luncheon with the detective and we talked about it, but I said there may be some pushback from the committee that you want this open ended," Amato said, and added he was "open to an amendment" to address…
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