H4539
An Act enhancing remedies for survivors of childhood sexual abuse
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Bill overview
This bill aims to improve the legal options available to individuals who have experienced childhood sexual abuse. It seeks to strengthen the process for seeking compensation and accountability for perpetrators. The legislation intends to provide survivors with more robust remedies and support throughout the legal process. It builds upon existing efforts to address this serious issue.
Key provisions
- Expands the timeframe for filing lawsuits related to childhood sexual abuse.
- Allows for the recovery of attorneys’ fees in successful civil cases.
- Creates a process for survivors to seek compensation for emotional distress.
- Addresses issues related to statute of limitations for civil claims.
- Clarifies the definition of ‘childhood sexual abuse’ for legal purposes.
Who is affected
- Childhood sexual abuse survivors
- Legal professionals
- The Judiciary
- Potential perpetrators of childhood sexual abuse
Notable changes
- Extends the period during which survivors can pursue legal action.
- Provides a mechanism for recovering legal costs.
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Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on the Judiciary
Cosponsors
Adrianne Pusateri Ramos
Estela A. Reyes
James K. Hawkins
Jennifer Balinsky Armini
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Bill H.4539 194th (Current)
An Act enhancing remedies for survivors of childhood sexual abuse
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Bill Information
Sponsor: Joint Committee on the Judiciary Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Displaying 3 actions for Bill H.4539
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 9/25/2025 | House | Reported from the committee on The Judiciary |
| 9/25/2025 | House | New draft of H1580, H1639, H1732, H1830 and H1833 |
| 9/25/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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