Removes statute of limitations for certain civil actions related to child sexual assault offenses
This bill removes time limits for civil lawsuits related to child sexual abuse, allowing survivors to file claims at any time regardless of when the abuse occurred. It specifically covers civil cases where the victim was under 18 years old for sexual offenses under New York Penal Law (including rape, incest, and child sexual performance), and revives previously time-barred cases. The law clarifies that civil claims do not require a prior criminal conviction or prosecution. It directly affects survivors seeking compensation for injuries stemming from childhood sexual abuse by removing the previous deadline for filing such lawsuits.
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Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 10, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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1 primary · 7 co-sponsors
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