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2018 Senate Bill 871: Extend statute of limitations on prosecuting criminal sexual conduct crimes
Public Act 182 of 2018
Introduced by Sen. Margaret O'Brien (R) on February 27, 2018
To eliminate the time limit in the statute of limitations on prosecuting second degree criminal sexual conduct offenses in which the victim is a minor, and extend the time limit for prosecuting third degree CSC against a minor to 30 years, or until the victim's 48th birthday, whichever comes later. Limits would also be extended in cases where an unknown offender is later identified by DNA evidence. Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee on February 27, 2018
Reported in the Senate on March 1, 2018
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Received in the House on March 15, 2018
Referred to the House Law and Justice Committee on March 15, 2018
Reported in the House on May 23, 2018
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered by Rep. Adam Zemke (D) on May 24, 2018
To adopt a version of the bill with a longer statute of limitations.
The substitute failed by voice vote in the House on May 24, 2018
To extend the statute of limitations on prosecuting second and third degree criminal sexual conduct offenses in which the victim is a minor to 15 years after the offense is committed, or the alleged victim’s 28th birthday. In cases where an unknown offender is later identified by DNA evidence the statute of limitations would extend 15 years after the identification.
Received in the Senate on May 29, 2018
To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.
Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder on June 12, 2018