CO SB073

Eliminates the statute of limitations for civil actions alleging sexual misconduct, including derivative claims against non-perpetrators, effective January 1, 2022.

Applies to causes of action accruing on or after January 1, 2022, and to pre-2022 causes of action where the previous statute of limitations had not yet expired on January 1, 2022.

Defines "sexual misconduct" to include first and second-degree misdemeanors or felonies under Colorado sexual offense statutes, human trafficking for sexual servitude, federal sex offenses, child sexual abuse material, transfer of obscene material to minors, and sex trafficking conspiracy or attempt.

Maintains existing tolling provisions for persons under disability, including minors, those with mental incompetence, victims in special relationships with perpetrators, and victims in institutional facilities who are psychologically or emotionally unable to acknowledge the assault.

Limits damages to medical, counseling, costs, and attorney fees for civil actions brought 15 or more years after the plaintiff reaches age 18, and prohibits actions against deceased or incapacitated defendants.