| 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. |
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| Analysis: | Fiscal and Policy Note (Revised) |
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| All Sponsors: | Senators Kelley, Young, Benson, Brochin, Conway, Currie, Feldman, Ferguson, Guzzone, Kagan, Kasemeyer, King, Lee, Madaleno, Manno, Mathias, McFadden, Middleton, Miller, Muse, Nathan-Pulliam, Peters, Pinsky, Ramirez, Robinson, Salling, Smith, and Zucker |
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| Additional Facts: | Cross-filed with: HB0642
Bill File Type: Regular
Effective Date(s): October 1, 2017 |
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| Broad Subject(s): | Civil Actions and Procedures
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| Narrow Subject(s): | Child Abuse and Neglect
Civil Actions -see also- Small Claims
Damages
Statutes of Limitation
Torts -see also- Libel and Slander; Med Malp; Wrongful Death
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| Statutes: | Article - Courts and Judicial Proceedings
(5-117, 5-304) Article - State Government
(12-106) |
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