H.R. 7364: Kamisha’s Law

This bill, titled Kamisha's Law, proposes changes to the statute of limitations for certain homicide offenses classified as non-capital in the United States. Specifically, it seeks to eliminate any time limit for prosecuting these offenses, allowing authorities to pursue charges at any time, regardless of how long ago the act occurred. The bill targets the following types of offenses:

• Murder in the second degree - defined under section 1111 of title 18.
• Voluntary manslaughter - defined under section 1112.
• Attempted manslaughter - defined under section 1113.
• Homicide offenses related to federal law enforcement officers - defined under sections 1114 and 1116.
• Murder committed in the course of a violent felony - as delineated under sections 1118, 1119, and 1120.
• Other specified forms of homicide under section 1121.

By removing the limitations currently imposed, the bill aims to provide law enforcement and prosecutors with more flexibility in bringing cases forward, particularly in instances where evidence may come to light long after the crime has occurred. This change seeks to ensure that individuals who commit these serious crimes can be held accountable without being barred by time constraints.

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