Civil statutes of limitations.
Summary
Removes the statute of limitations for civil causes of action concerning child sexual abuse, and provides that a person who alleges an injury resulting from child sexual abuse may file an action in an otherwise time barred case. Specifies that a patient of a health facility who is injured while on the premises of the health facility may bring an action not later than two years from the date the injury: (1) occurs; or (2) is discovered or reasonably should have been discovered. Makes conforming amendments.
Bill status
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1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2021
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Governor
Introduced Jan 5, 2021
Last action Jan 5, 2021
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