He noted that the Milwaukee County District Attorney's office has already begun filing warrants in old rape cases based on the genetic profiles of otherwise unknown assailants, but that procedure faces legal challenges. Wasserman, the legislature's only practicing physician, said rape often results in numerous physical and psychological problems for victims. And never once has one of them told me that there is a six-year statute of limitations on her suffering. By passing Assembly Bill 291, we will help rape victims bring their attackers to justice. The bill also extends the time limit for postconviction motions based on DNA evidence.
Current law limits appeals based on new evidence to one year.
He said he expects the full Assembly to vote on the bill when the legislature convenes next month.