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DE HB75
Bill
Status
6/30/2025
Primary Sponsor
Timothy Dukes
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AI Summary
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Eliminates the statute of limitations for civil lawsuits based on sexual abuse of a minor, allowing victims to file claims at any time regardless of when the abuse occurred
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Revives previously time-barred claims by permitting victims whose cases were dismissed due to expired statutes of limitations to refile in Superior Court
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Waives sovereign immunity, allowing lawsuits against any person, institution, charitable organization, educational institution, hospital, or government entity
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Replaces the 2007 Child Victim's Act's two-year filing window with permanent, unlimited access to courts for childhood sexual abuse survivors
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Protects accused persons by allowing recovery of attorneys' fees if the court independently finds a false accusation was made with malicious intent and no factual basis
Legislative Description
An Act To Amend Title 10 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Statute Of Limitations For Civil Claims Based On Sexual Abuse Of A Minor.
Last Action
Assigned to Judiciary Committee in Senate
7/1/2025