HOUSE BILL 1376

File Code: Family Law

Sponsored By:

Delegate Anderson

Entitled:

Civil Actions - Child Sexual Abuse - Statute of Limitations

Synopsis:

Extending the statute of limitations for child sexual abuse actions to 28 years after the date that the victim attains the age of majority.

History by Legislative Date

House Action

2/16

First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations

3/3

Re-referred Judiciary

Hearing 3/16 at 1:00 p.m.

Senate Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

CHILD ABUSE

CIVIL ACTIONS -see also- SMALL CLAIMS

LIABILITY -see also- GOOD SAMARITAN

MINORS -see also- AGE OF MAJORITY; YOUTH

SEXUAL OFFENSES

STATUTES OF LIMITATION

VICTIMS -see also- CRIMINAL INJURIES COMPENSATION

Bill affects the following Statute:

Courts and Judicial Proceedings

( 5-117 )

Documents:

Bill Text (Displayed in PDF Format): First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note (Displayed in PDF Format): Available

Amendments: None offered