2009 Regular Session

SENATE BILL 238

File Code: Civil Actions and Procedures Crossfiled with: HOUSE BILL 556
Sponsored By:
Senators Kelley, Brochin, Exum, Harrington, and Lenett
Entitled:
Civil Actions - Child Sexual Abuse - Statute of Limitations

Synopsis:

Extending the statute of limitations in specified civil actions relating to child sexual abuse; authorizing claims for damages to be filed under the Act for a specified period of time for claims that would otherwise be barred under specified circumstances; and providing for the termination of specified provisions of the Act.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

Legislative date is used to record history occurring in the Chambers otherwise Calendar date is used.
Senate Action
1/23
First Reading Judicial Proceedings
1/30
Hearing 2/5 at 1:00 p.m.
2/16
Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
House Action
No Action

Sponsored by:

Senator Delores G. Kelley, District 10
Senator James Brochin, District 42
Senator Nathaniel Exum, District 24
Senator David C. Harrington, District 47
Senator Mike Lenett, District 19

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Child Abuse and Neglect
Civil Actions -see also- Small Claims
Damages
Minors -see also- Age of Majority; Youth
Sexual Offenses
Statutes of Limitation
Sunset
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 and Policy Note (Displayed in PDF Format): Available
Amendments: None offered