AN ACT CONCERNING THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR FIRST DEGREE OR FELONY CHILD ABUSE.

SB 1132 extends the statute of limitations for prosecuting first-degree or felony child abuse cases to 35 years, allowing victims more time to report abuse and seek justice. The bill directly affects individuals who experienced severe child abuse as children, giving them until age 35 (or longer, depending on when the abuse occurred) to file criminal charges. It changes the legal deadline for prosecution under Connecticut law, removing the previous shorter time limit. This provision aims to address the challenges victims face in processing trauma and reporting abuse later in life. The bill does not alter penalties or create new offenses, only the timeframe for legal action.