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CA AB2587
Bill
Status
5/22/2024
Primary Sponsor
Cecilia Aguiar-Curry
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AI Summary
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Extends the statute of limitations revival period for sexual assault claims to include claims that would otherwise be barred before January 1, 2025, with a filing window from January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2026.
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Requires revived claims to allege both that one or more entities or persons are legally responsible for damages and that an entity engaged in a cover up or attempted cover up of a previous instance or allegations of sexual assault.
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Defines "cover up" as a concerted effort to hide evidence relating to sexual assault that incentivizes silence or prevents disclosure, including through nondisclosure or confidentiality agreements.
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Specifies that failure to allege a cover up against one entity does not prevent revival of claims against other entities or the perpetrator.
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Revives related claims such as wrongful termination and sexual harassment arising from the underlying sexual assault.
Legislative Description
Sexual assault: statute of limitations.
Last Action
In committee: Held under submission.
8/15/2024