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AZ HB2084
Bill
Status
1/22/2013
Primary Sponsor
Chad Campbell
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AI Summary
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Adds Arizona Revised Statutes Section 12-513 to establish a new civil action statute of limitations provision for sexual offense cases.
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Eliminates time restrictions for filing civil actions seeking recovery of damages resulting from sexual offenses, including violations under Title 13, Chapters 14 or 35.1, and incest under Section 13-3608.
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Applies to actions based on physical, psychological, or other injury or condition caused by direct conduct of another that constitutes a qualifying sexual offense.
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Covers both current sexual offenses and offenses that were in effect before this statute's effective date but would constitute current violations if committed after the effective date.
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Allows civil lawsuits to be commenced "at any time," effectively removing the statute of limitations deadline for sexual offense-related damage claims.
Legislative Description
Civil actions; limitations; sexual offenses
Last Action
Referred to House JUD Committee
1/23/2013