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CT HB06455

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/23/2023

Primary Sponsor

Anne Hughes

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Connecticut General Statutes titles 52 and 54 to eliminate civil and criminal statutes of limitations for child sexual abuse cases

  • Removes time restrictions that previously prevented victims from filing civil lawsuits or criminal charges after a certain period

  • Allows child sexual abuse victims to pursue legal action and damages at any time, accommodating trauma-informed justice pathways

  • Introduced by Rep. Hughes (135th Dist.), Sen. Maher (26th Dist.), and Rep. Berger-Girvalo (111th Dist.)

  • Referred to the Committee on Judiciary during the January 2023 legislative session

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Civil And Criminal Statutes Of Limitations On Child Sexual Abuse Matters.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Judiciary

1/23/2023

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/23/2023

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