Kamisha's Law eliminates the statute of limitations for prosecuting certain non-capital homicide offenses in federal cases. Specifically, the bill allows federal prosecutors to file charges for second-degree murder, voluntary manslaughter, and attempted manslaughter at any time, removing the previous time restrictions that would have barred prosecution after a certain period. The legislation affects anyone accused of these homicide crimes in cases prosecuted under federal law, potentially allowing decades-old cases to be reopened. The bill contains no specific funding appropriations or implementation timeline, as it simply modifies existing federal law to remove time restrictions on when charges can be brought. This change is particularly significant for cold cases or situations where evidence emerges long after a homicide occurred.
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