Removes statute of limitations for certain civil actions related to child sexual assault offenses
This bill removes the time limits for filing civil lawsuits related to child sexual assault, incest, and the use of children in sexual performances. It allows victims to seek compensation for physical or psychological injuries at any time, even if years have passed since the abuse occurred. The law applies to cases involving offenders who were under eighteen years old at the time of the incident and does not require a prior criminal conviction to proceed. Additionally, the bill revives specific lawsuits that were previously dismissed because the filing deadline had expired, giving those plaintiffs a window to restart their legal claims.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Apr 6, 2026
Last action Apr 6, 2026
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1 primary · 8 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Luis Sepúlveda
DDemocratic
Co
Cordell Cleare
DDemocratic
Co
James Skoufis
DDemocratic
Co
Jeremy Zellner
DDemocratic
Co
Jessica Ramos
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Julia Salazar
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
NF
Nathalia Fernández
DDemocratic
Co
Toby Stavisky
DDemocratic
Co
Zellnor Myrie
DDemocratic
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