Relating to limit of liability through Board of Risk Management
This bill shortens the time limit for victims of childhood sexual assault to file civil lawsuits against perpetrators. It changes the deadline from 18 years after reaching adulthood to just 2 years after reaching adulthood (or 4 years after discovery, whichever is longer). The bill specifically affects individuals who were minors during the assault and seek compensation through civil court. It does not change existing protections for victims who discovered the abuse later. The bill focuses on modifying statute of limitations timelines under West Virginia law.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 31, 2025
Last action Apr 3, 2025
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1
Committee
1
Mar 31, 2025
Lower · Passed
Do pass
lower
Mar 31, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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