Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill

S 1165: An Act amending the statute of limitations regarding criminal prosecutions for the crimes of sexual assault and rape of a child

In committee Last action February 5, 2026: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules

Plain-language summary

S 1165 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act amending the statute of limitations regarding criminal prosecutions for the crimes of sexual assault and rape of a child. Primary sponsor: Joan Lovely (Democratic). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 5, 2026): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Joan Lovely (Democratic). 4 co-sponsors.