HB 114 Missouri House · 2025 Regular Session

Modifies provisions relating to civil actions for childhood sexual abuse

HB 114 extends the time limit for victims to file civil lawsuits related to childhood sexual abuse. It allows lawsuits to be filed within 20 years after the plaintiff turns 18, or within 3 years of discovering the abuse caused their injury - whichever occurs later. The bill defines "childhood sexual abuse" to include specific sexual assault violations and clarifies that psychological harm alone qualifies as "injury." This change directly affects individuals who experienced abuse as minors and seek civil damages for related injuries. The law would apply to cases filed on or after August 28, 2025.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Dec 2024
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Introduced Dec 2, 2024 Last action May 15, 2025
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May 15, 2025
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Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
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Dec 2, 2024
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Brian Seitz
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