An Act eliminating the statute of limitation in civil child sexual abuse cases
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Overview
This bill aims to eliminate the time limit for filing civil lawsuits related to child sexual abuse. Currently, there are statutes of limitations that restrict when victims can sue perpetrators. This legislation seeks to remove these time constraints, allowing survivors to pursue legal action regardless of how long ago the abuse occurred. The goal is to provide greater justice and support for survivors of child sexual abuse.
Key provisions
- Eliminates the statute of limitations for civil child sexual abuse cases.
- Allows survivors to file lawsuits at any time, regardless of the passage of time.
- Applies to all civil child sexual abuse cases.
- The bill is currently under consideration by the Judiciary Committee.
- Related bills with similar proposals have been previously introduced and considered.
- The bill was referred to the committee on The Judiciary on February 27, 2025.
- A hearing is scheduled for June 17, 2025.
Who is affected
- Victims of child sexual abuse
- Legal professionals
- The Judiciary branch
- Potential plaintiffs in civil lawsuits
- Perpetrators of child sexual abuse
Notable changes
- Removes existing statutes of limitations for civil child sexual abuse claims.
- This represents a significant change from current law, which sets time limits for filing lawsuits.
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