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AR SB13
Bill
Status
2/17/2025
Primary Sponsor
David Wallace
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AI Summary
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Allows civil claims for child sexual abuse to be filed at any time when the victim was under 18 at the time of injury and the claim is part of a bankruptcy proceeding initiated by a congressionally chartered organization on February 18, 2020 (referencing the Boy Scouts of America bankruptcy)
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Claims may only be brought against entities seeking or receiving protection under a reorganization plan in that specific bankruptcy proceeding, not against any other person or entity
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Applies retroactively to all claims based on criminal sex offenses that occurred before the act's effective date, regardless of statutes of limitation in effect when the offense occurred
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Does not affect or limit other existing laws concerning statutes of limitation for child sexual abuse injury claims
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Contains a sunset provision expiring December 31, 2026; approved February 13, 2025
Legislative Description
To Amend The Law Concerning Civil Actions Brought By Certain Victims Of Sexual Abuse; And To Allow A Claim To Be Brought For Injury Caused By Child Sexual Abuse At Any Time In Certain Circumstances.
Last Action
Notification that SB13 is now Act 49
2/17/2025