Lawmakers Approve Change To Rape Law
Associated Press - Sat 04:09 AM 03/02/2013
Content of the two bills is identical.
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) - Kansas legislators appear likely to abolish the statute of limitations for prosecuting rape.
The House approved a bill on a 123-0 vote Friday, one day after the Senate approved its own legislation.
Each chamber's bill went to the other. The content of the two measures are identical.
Kansas is among 10 states now requiring a rape to be prosecuted within five years. Both bills would eliminate that limit.
Each measure also allows for prosecution of a sexually violent crime within 10 years if the victim is at least 18 years old.
For younger victims, prosecution would begin within one year of the date the suspect is identified through DNA testing, or within 10 years of the victim's 18th birthday, whichever is later.
Comments must stay on topic and be respectful. Comments that are personal attacks, make unfounded accusations, or are for the purpose of "trolling" or inciting others will be removed. Offending users will have their profile suspended.
Post a comment Log in or Register to comment
eingram
Sunday 3 March 2013 06:52 Report this comment
I don't understand the age limitation. I have read about very young victims.
lilith
Sunday 3 March 2013 16:47 Report this comment
Doesn't matter Salina's DA won't prosecute, if it's the victims word against the rapist. Salina doesn't rally care about the victims.