Rep. Hurd: Legislation to strengthen protections for sexual assault victims heads to the governor

MADISON – Legislation authored by Representative Karen Hurd (R-Withee) and Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) that will strengthen protections for sexual assault victims was approved by the State Assembly on Tuesday with wide bipartisan support. A key component of the proposal, Senate Bill (SB) 413, extends the statute of limitations for second-degree sexual assault from 10 years t...