Justice for Murder Victims Act
This bill removes the time limit for prosecuting federal homicide offenses, allowing cases to be filed regardless of how long it takes between the harmful act and the victim's death. It amends Title 18 to state that a prosecution may proceed without regard to the time elapsed between the act causing death and the death itself. This directly affects federal prosecutors and defendants in homicide cases where the victim dies after the initial injury or act. The change ensures cases involving delayed fatalities, such as those from severe assaults, can be prosecuted without being barred by time limits.
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Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 13, 2025
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Feb 13, 2025
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Feb 13, 2025
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