AN ACT relating to childhood sexual assault or abuse.

HB 232 removes the statute of limitations for civil lawsuits related to childhood sexual assault or abuse in Kentucky. This means victims can file lawsuits at any time, regardless of when the abuse occurred, rather than being restricted to filing within 10 years of turning 18. The bill directly affects survivors seeking civil damages against abusers or negligent entities (like organizations with a duty of care), and it requires court records to be sealed immediately to protect privacy. It also retroactively revives cases barred by expired statutes before March 2021, allowing lawsuits within five years of the original deadline. The law applies to civil cases only and does not change criminal prosecution rules.