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Local lawmaker backs bill extending statute of limitations for sex assault suits

A local lawmaker is supporting a proposal which was up for a public hearing on Monday.  Danbury state Senator Julie Kushner spoke in favor of the bill combating sexual assault, extending the time limits people have to file lawsuits.  Compared to other states, Connecticut’s statute of limitations for rape -- five years -- is one of the shortest in the country. 25 other states have no statute of limitations for rape, and 20 states have a limit longer than Connecticut’s.  Under the proposal, there would be no time limit in Class B and C felony sexual assault like forced rape, rape by drugs, and up to 25 years in cases like forced sexual contact.  The Judiciary Committee has until April 12 to vote on the bill.

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