The bill, S.B. No. 127, aims to amend the Code of Criminal Procedure regarding the offense of failure to report child abuse or neglect by certain professionals, specifically addressing the statute of limitations for this offense. It introduces a new provision that allows for the prosecution of failure to report child abuse or neglect, if punishable as a state jail felony, to be initiated within four years from the date the offense is discovered. Additionally, it establishes that if the offense is punishable as a Class A misdemeanor, the indictment or information may be presented within three years from the date of discovery.

Furthermore, the bill harmonizes other statute of limitations provisions by making various adjustments to existing laws. Notably, it deletes certain references and modifies the time frames for prosecuting various offenses, including those related to child custody interference and burglary. The changes are set to take effect on September 1, 2025, and the bill clarifies that the new provisions do not apply to prosecutions that are already barred by limitation prior to the effective date.