The phrase "current statute" refers to a law or rule that is currently in effect or in force. It refers to the most up-to-date and applicable law at a given time. Full definition
There are also reasonable amendments to be made in current statutes in order to protect pets from poorly written legislation. (petbusiness.com)
The Child Victims Act would ease current statutes of limitations for criminal and civil sex abuse cases. (news.wbfo.org)
For example, I've seen several instances in which lawyers base legal arguments primarily on recent case law located from electronic databases or from judicial consideration of current statute only, without reference to earlier versions of the same provisions. (slaw.ca)