IA HF462

Eliminates the statute of limitations for civil actions seeking damages for injuries resulting from sexual abuse as defined in Iowa Code section 709.1

Repeals the existing 4-year limitation for civil actions involving childhood sexual abuse discovered after the victim reaches adulthood (Code section 614.8A)

Maintains a 5-year limitation only for sexual abuse or exploitation cases involving counselors, therapists, school employees, or adults providing training/instruction, measured from the date of last treatment or enrollment

Revives previously time-barred claims for sexual abuse, allowing victims whose cases were dismissed due to expired limitations or failure to file a petition to bring new actions

Exempts sexual abuse claims from the 2-year filing deadlines under both state tort claims (Code section 669.13) and municipal tort liability statutes (Code section 670.5), and takes effect immediately upon enactment