SB 1360
Extends the statute of limitations in childhood abuse cases
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LR Number:
4684S.01I
Last Action:
3/15/2004 - SCS Voted Do Pass S Judiciary and Civil & Criminal Jurisprudence Committee (4684S.02C)
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Effective Date:
August 28, 2004

Current Bill Summary

SCS/SB 1360 - The act extends the statute of limitations to require an action to be commenced within ten years of the victim turning 21 years old or within three years of the date the plaintiff discovers or reasonably should have discovered that the injury or illness was caused by child sexual abuse, whichever occurs later.

The act is similar to HB 1436 (2004). This act is similar to provisions in CCS/SS/HCS/HB 1055 (2004) which was truly agreed to and finally passed.

SUSAN HENDERSON

Amendments

No Amendments Found.