Policy News: Massachusetts Extends Rape Statute of Limitations: Justice Redefined

Major news from Massachusetts: The state just passed a landmark bill. It significantly extends the statute of limitations for rape cases, specifically those with DNA evidence. This means survivors, some waiting decades, could finally see justice. The new law offers a critical pathway to prosecution, even for crimes committed years ago. It's a powerful shift, re-shaping how the justice system addresses these traumatic offenses across the Commonwealth.