Child sexual abuse; time-barred civil claims revived for period of 10 years, Attorney General required to conduct public awareness campaign, discrimination for bringing suit prohibited

HB 613 would allow individuals who experienced a sex offense as a minor to file civil lawsuits for damages, even if the legal deadline to do so has passed, for a period of 10 years after the bill's effective date. These lawsuits could be brought against the alleged offender and organizations, like religious institutions or schools, if they knew or should have known about the abuse and failed to take reasonable steps to prevent it. The bill also requires the Attorney General to conduct a public awareness campaign about these revived claims and prohibits retaliation against individuals who file them. This act is contingent on the ratification of a constitutional amendment authorizing the Legislature to revive time-barred rights and remedies relating to child sexual abuse.