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CT SB01028

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

5/14/2015

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary Committee

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Origin

Senate

2015 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Repeals and replaces Section 52-584 of the general statutes regarding negligence action statute of limitations
  • Maintains the standard two-year statute of limitations from the date injury is sustained or discovered, with a three-year absolute cap from the date of the negligent act or omission
  • Adds a tolling provision allowing minors under 18 years old to bring negligence actions within one year after reaching 18 years of age
  • Establishes an eight-year absolute cap on negligence actions brought by minors, regardless of when they reach majority
  • Takes effect October 1, 2015 and applies to all pending cases and cases filed on or after that date

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning The Tolling Of The Statute Of Limitations For A Negligence Action Brought By A Minor.

Last Action

House Calendar Number 571

5/15/2015

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/26/2015

Full Bill Text

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