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Governor Signs New Laws on Sexual Assault
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Governor Signs New Laws on Sexual Assault
BOSTON – Governor Maura Healey held two ceremonial signings on Friday, July 24, for two laws included in the FY 2027 state budget related to sexual assault. The first law eliminates the statute of limitations for cases of rape when new DNA evidence identifies a suspect. The second prevents mandated reporters from claiming consent as a defense for sexual activity with 16- and 17-year-old minors. Healey proposed the first law in January. It allows…
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