SB 143 Indiana Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Statute of limitations.

SB 143 removes the statute of limitations for prosecuting Level 3 felony rape and child molesting offenses, meaning prosecutors can file charges at any time regardless of when the crime occurred. This directly affects victims of these specific crimes and the state's criminal justice system, as it eliminates time-based barriers to pursuing legal action. The key provision amends existing law to allow prosecutions to proceed even after many years have passed. The bill does not change the definition of these crimes or apply to other offenses.
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Introduced Jan 5, 2026 Last action Jan 5, 2026
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