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CT SB01033

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/18/2011

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary Committee

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Origin

Senate

2011 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Repeals and replaces Section 52-577d of the general statutes regarding civil action time limits for sexual abuse cases involving minors.

  • Maintains the existing 30-year statute of limitations from the date a person reaches age of majority for sexual abuse, sexual exploitation, or sexual assault incidents occurring before the effective date.

  • Eliminates all time limitations for civil actions related to sexual abuse, sexual exploitation, or sexual assault incidents committed on or after the effective date of this act.

  • Applies retroactively to any cause of action arising from an incident committed on or after the effective date, allowing survivors to bring claims at any time for newly-occurring incidents.

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning The Limitation Of Time To Bring A Civil Action For Damages Caused By Sexual Abuse, Sexual Exploitation Or Sexual Assault Suffered By A Person Prior To Attaining The Age Of Majority.

Last Action

Public Hearing 04/04

3/31/2011

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/18/2011

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