KY HB595

Eliminates the statute of limitations for civil lawsuits seeking damages for childhood sexual assault or abuse, replacing the previous 10-year limit after the victim turns 18

Allows civil actions against both the alleged perpetrator and entities (including government bodies, corporations, and nonprofits) whose employees, officers, or agents contributed to the abuse through wrongful or negligent acts

Revives previously time-barred claims: any childhood sexual abuse claim that expired as of March 23, 2021 may be brought within 5 years of when that statute of limitations originally expired

Requires complaints to be filed with a motion to seal, with records remaining sealed until the court rules on dismissal motions or summary judgment

Maintains only attorney-client and clergy-penitent privileges as grounds for excluding evidence in childhood sexual abuse proceedings; other professional privileges do not apply