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CT SB00784

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/25/2011

Primary Sponsor

Elizabeth Bye

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Origin

Senate

2011 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends section 52-577d of the general statutes to eliminate the statute of limitations for civil actions seeking damages for child sexual abuse, sexual exploitation, or sexual assault occurring on or after the bill's effective date
  • Allows victims to bring civil lawsuits at any time regardless of when the abuse occurred, with no time restrictions
  • Applies only to new occurrences of sexual abuse happening after the law takes effect
  • Referred to the Committee on Judiciary during the January 2011 session
  • Introduced by Senator Bye of the 5th District

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning The Limitation Of Time For Bringing A Civil Action For Damages By A Victim Of Child Sexual Abuse.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Judiciary

1/25/2011

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/25/2011

Full Bill Text

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