By Travis Thayer
Gov. Mike Pence (left) sits with Jenny Wendt Ewing as he signs Jenny's Law on Thursday, June 18. Photo provided. (Indianapolis, Ind.) – Indiana Governor Mike Pence signed a bill into law Thursday to protect victims of sexual assault. Senate Enrolled Act 94, or Jenny’s Law will lengthen the statute of limitations for rape in the state of Indiana. “Jenny’s Law marks an important milestone in the life of our state as well as in the lives of victims of sexual assault,” said Gov. Pence. The bill is named after Jenny Wendt Ewing, a sexual assault victim and advocate who inspired the legislation. She started the petition to urge legislators to lengthen Indiana’s statute of limitations in cases of sexual assault, and within three days, she had nearly 700 signatures and stories from other rape victims, fueling her efforts. “This law would not have been possible without Jenny’s courage, and I’m honored she could join the ceremonial bill signing today,” said Gov. Pence. Gov. Pence was joined at the signing by Senator Michael Crider (R-Greenfield), bill sponsors Representative Robert Cherry (R-Greenfield), Representative Ben Smaltz (R-Auburn), Representative Christina Hale (D-Indianapolis), and Representative Julie Olthoff (R-Crown Point), and bill co-author Senator Eric Bassler (R-Washington).
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