An act relating to repealing the statute of limitations for civil actions based on childhood emotional abuse

This bill removes the time limit for filing civil lawsuits related to childhood emotional abuse, allowing victims to seek legal action regardless of how much time has passed since the abuse occurred. It defines childhood emotional abuse as harmful acts committed by someone in a position of authority over a child under 18 that impaired the child's social, emotional, or cognitive development. The legislation also requires that complaints be sealed until the defendant responds or a dismissal motion is resolved, and it applies retroactively to cases of emotional abuse that occurred before July 1, 2023.