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AZ HB2836

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/8/2012

Primary Sponsor

Chad Campbell

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fiftieth Legislature - Second Regular Session (2012)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arizona Revised Statutes Title 12, Chapter 5, Article 1 by adding section 12-513 regarding civil actions arising from sexual offenses.

  • Eliminates the statute of limitations for civil actions seeking damages based on physical, psychological, or other injuries resulting from sexual offenses or related conduct.

  • Applies to actions based on violations of Title 13, Chapter 14 or 35.1, incest under section 13-3608, or offenses with the same elements that existed before the effective date.

  • Allows civil suits to be commenced "at any time" regardless of when the sexual offense occurred or when the injury was discovered.

Legislative Description

Civil actions; limitations; sexual offenses

Last Action

Referred to House JUD Committee

2/9/2012

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