A 1776 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Eliminates statute of limitations for civil actions arising from sexual assault and other crimes and offenses of a sexual nature committed against a person 18 years of age or older.

This bill removes the time limit for filing civil lawsuits related to sexual assault or other sexual offenses committed against adults aged 18 or older. Currently, most personal injury claims must be filed within two years, but this bill allows such cases to be filed at any time, regardless of when the offense occurred. It applies retroactively, meaning it can revive cases previously dismissed solely due to the expired time limit (as long as they weren’t already finalized or dismissed for other reasons). The bill affects adult victims seeking civil remedies for sexual violence, ensuring they can pursue legal action without time constraints.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2024
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024 Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Linda Carter
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