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HB0642
(CH0012)
Find a 2017 Bill:
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2017 Regular Session
Entitled:
Civil Actions - Child Sexual Abuse - Statute of Limitations and Required Findings
Sponsored by:
Delegate Wilson, C.
Status:
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 12
Summary
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History
Synopsis:
Altering the statute of limitations on civil actions arising out of an alleged incident or incidents of sexual abuse that occurred while the victim was a minor; establishing a statute of repose for specified civil actions relating to child sexual abuse; providing that, in a specified action filed more than a specified number of years after the victim reaches the age of majority, damages may be awarded against a person or governmental entity that is not an alleged perpetrator only under specified circumstances; etc.
Analysis:
Fiscal and Policy Note (Revised)
All Sponsors:
Delegates
C. Wilson
,
Angel
,
Atterbeary
,
Bromwell
,
Folden
,
C. Howard
, and
Moon
Additional Facts:
Cross-filed with:
SB0505
Bill File Type: Regular
Effective Date(s): October 1, 2017
Committee(s):
Judiciary
  
Judicial Proceedings
Broad Subject(s):
Civil Actions and Procedures
Narrow Subject(s):
Age of Majority -see also- Minors
Child Abuse and Neglect
Civil Actions -see also- Small Claims
Damages
Statutes of Limitation
Torts -see also- Libel and Slander; Med Malp; Wrongful Death
Statutes:
Article - Courts and Judicial Proceedings
(
5-117
,
5-304
)
Article - State Government
(
12-106
)
How a Bill Becomes Law
Legislative Lingo
Explanation of Floor Motions and Actions
November 28, 2017 1:01 P.M.
Chamber
Calendar Date
Legislative Date
Action
Proceedings
House
2/1/2017
2/1/2017
First Reading Judiciary
2/2/2017
2/2/2017
Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m.
3/15/2017
3/15/2017
Favorable with Amendments Report by Judiciary
3/16/2017
3/13/2017
Favorable with Amendments {252810/1 Report Adopted
47
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
47
3/17/2017
3/14/2017
Third Reading Passed (140-0)
48
Senate
3/20/2017
3/17/2017
First Reading Judicial Proceedings
46A
3/23/2017
3/23/2017
Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
3/23/2017
3/21/2017
Favorable Report Adopted
50
Second Reading Passed
50
3/24/2017
3/22/2017
Third Reading Passed (47-0)
51
House
3/27/2017
3/22/2017
Returned Passed
56
Post Passage
4/4/2017
4/4/2017
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 12
How a Bill Becomes Law
Legislative Lingo
Explanation of Floor Motions and Actions
November 28, 2017 1:01 P.M.