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IL HB5883
Bill
Status
1/7/2025
Primary Sponsor
Sonya Harper
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AI Summary
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Adds Section 13-202.4 to the Code of Civil Procedure to revive civil claims for sex offenses and incest committed against adults aged 18 and older.
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Revives civil claims that were previously barred due to expired statutes of limitations as of the bill's effective date.
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Allows lawsuits to be filed for intentional or negligent acts resulting in physical, psychological, or other injury from conduct constituting a sex offense under Article 11 of the Criminal Code of 2012 or incest.
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Establishes a filing window of not earlier than 6 months and not later than 18 months after the effective date for revived claims.
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Permits dismissals of previous actions ordered before the bill's effective date to be disregarded when filing under this revival provision.
Legislative Description
LIMITATIONS-ADULT SEX OFFENSES
Last Action
Session Sine Die
1/7/2025