The bill amends Section 12-12-17 of the General Laws in Chapter 12-12, which pertains to "Indictments, Informations and Complaints," by establishing a 10-year statute of limitations for the offense of second-degree sexual assault. This addition is part of a framework that outlines various statutes of limitations for different offenses. The act clarifies that individuals who participate in an offense, whether as a principal, accessory, or conspirator, will be subject to the same statute of limitations as the substantive offense. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.

Statutes affected:
2297: 12-12-17