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UNLAWFUL SEXUAL ACTIVITY STATUTE OF

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LIMITATIONS AMENDMENTS

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2020 GENERAL SESSION

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STATE OF UTAH

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Chief Sponsor: Stephen G. Handy

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Senate Sponsor: Jacob L. Anderegg

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8     LONG TITLE
9     General Description:
10          This bill creates a specific statute of limitations for unlawful sexual activity with a
11     minor.
12     Highlighted Provisions:
13          This bill:
14          ▸     extends the statute of limitations for felony violations of unlawful sexual activity
15     with a minor and unlawful sexual conduct with a 16- or 17-year-old to 10 years after
16     the victim reaches 18 years of age.
17     Money Appropriated in this Bill:
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19     Other Special Clauses:
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21     Utah Code Sections Affected:
22     ENACTS:
23          76-1-301.1, Utah Code Annotated 1953
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25     Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
26          Section 1. Section 76-1-301.1 is enacted to read:
27          76-1-301.1. Statute of limitations for unlawful sexual activity with a minor.
28          The statute of limitations for a felony violation of Section 76-5-401 or 76-5-401.2 is 10
29     years from the time the victim reaches the age of 18.

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