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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 either:
16               •     10 years from the commission of the offense; or
17               •     eight years after the victim reaches 18 years of age.
18     Money Appropriated in this Bill:
19          None
20     Other Special Clauses:
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22     Utah Code Sections Affected:
23     ENACTS:
24          76-1-301.1, Utah Code Annotated 1953
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26     Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
27          Section 1. Section 76-1-301.1 is enacted to read:

28          76-1-301.1. Statute of limitations for unlawful sexual activity with a minor.
29          The statute of limitations for a felony violation of Section 76-5-401 or 76-5-401.2 is the
30     longer of:
31          (1) 10 years from the time of the offense; or
32          (2) eight years from the time the victim reaches the age of 18.