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GA HB771
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/17/2014
Primary Sponsor
Jason Spencer
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AI Summary
- Extends the statute of limitations for civil actions for childhood sexual abuse committed on or after the effective date from 5 years to 10 years after the plaintiff turns 18, for claims against the individual who committed the abuse
- Retains the 5-year statute of limitations (after the plaintiff turns 18) for civil actions against parties other than the individual alleged to have committed the abuse, such as institutions or employers
- Maintains the existing 5-year limitation period for childhood sexual abuse claims arising from acts committed before the effective date of the new subsection
- Adds trafficking a person for sexual servitude (Code Section 16-5-46) to the list of qualifying offenses under the expanded limitations period, and narrows certain offenses (e.g., statutory rape applies only if the defendant was 21 or older)
- Becomes effective immediately upon the Governor's approval or upon becoming law without such approval
Legislative Description
Civil practice; statute of limitations for actions for childhood sexual abuse; extend
Last Action
House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
2/26/2014
Full Bill Text
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