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AR SB204
Bill
Status
4/11/2023
Primary Sponsor
David Wallace
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AI Summary
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Removes the age limitation of 55 years old for vulnerable victims to bring civil actions against parties who committed sexual abuse or whose tortious conduct caused the sexual abuse
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Revives civil actions that were previously barred or dismissed due to statute of limitations, including causes of action arising before, on, or after July 28, 2021
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Allows revived civil actions to be commenced not earlier than 6 months after and not later than 30 months after the effective date of the act
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Amends Arkansas Code § 16-118-118(b) concerning statute of limitation procedures under the Justice for Vulnerable Victims of Sexual Abuse Act
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Approved April 11, 2023
Legislative Description
To Amend The Justice For Vulnerable Victims Of Sexual Abuse Act; To Remove The Age Limitation For A Vulnerable Victim To Bring A Civil Action; And To Amend The Commencement Date For A Civil Action.
Last Action
Notification that SB204 is now Act 616
4/11/2023