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MO HB1761
Bill
Status
2/16/2012
Primary Sponsor
Brandon Ellington
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AI Summary
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Removes statute of limitations for civil actions to recover damages for personal injury caused by sexual contact from relatives (third degree of affinity or consanguinity)
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Eliminates time limits for civil actions to recover damages from injury or illness caused by childhood sexual abuse, allowing suits to be filed at any time
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Eliminates time limits for criminal prosecutions of unlawful sexual offenses involving victims eighteen years of age or under, allowing prosecution at any time
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Eliminates time limits for criminal prosecutions of child abuse, allowing charges to be filed at any time
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Applies retroactively to actions commenced on or after August 28, 2012, including cases that would have been previously barred by statute of limitations
Legislative Description
Removes the 10-year statute of limitation for certain actions to recover damages regarding child abuse and sexual offenses committed against a child
Last Action
Referred: Crime Prevention and Public Safety (H)
2/28/2012