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Senate approves bill extending some sexual‑assault statutes of limitation after survivor testimony

Utah Senate (2005 Utah Legislature) · February 21, 2005

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Summary

First Substitute SB 177, which would extend statutes of limitation for certain forcible and aggravated sexual assaults in specific circumstances, passed the Senate after emotional testimony and sponsor explanation; senators emphasized improved prosecutorial options and protections for victims.

Senators approved First Substitute Senate Bill 177, a measure to lengthen certain statutes of limitation for forcible and aggravated sexual assaults when offenses are reported within specified time frames.

Sponsor Sen. Maine described the bill as a response to a survivor named Jennifer who…

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