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FL S1768
Bill
AI Summary
- Eliminates the statute of limitations for civil actions related to a broad range of sexual offenses under Florida law, including sexual battery (s. 794.011), unnatural acts, lewd exposure, child pornography, and online solicitation of minors
- Previously, only sexual battery involving victims under age 16 had no statute of limitations for civil actions; this bill expands that protection to all victims regardless of age and to additional sexual offense statutes
- Applies to any qualifying civil action that was not already time-barred on or before July 1, 2022 (the existing under-16 provision retains its July 1, 2010 cutoff date)
- Expressly supersedes the time limitations in s. 768.28 that normally apply to claims against the state, its agencies, and subdivisions, including the deadline for presenting written claims to the relevant agency and the Department of Financial Services
- Sponsored by Senator Book, with an effective date upon becoming law
Legislative Description
Statutes of Limitations
Last Action
Died in Judiciary
3/14/2022
Full Bill Text
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