Statute of limitations for minor sex abuse claims applied retroactively.

HF 1896 allows victims of sexual abuse that occurred when they were minors to file civil lawsuits even if the original time limit had expired, as long as they file on or after August 1, 2025. The bill retroactively extends the statute of limitations for these cases, applying to claims that were previously time-barred. It specifically covers lawsuits for damages related to sexual abuse or negligence by the abuser, where the victim was under 18 at the time of the abuse. This change directly affects minors who were abused and unable to file a lawsuit before the new effective date.