MS HB1162

Revises the statute of limitations for personal actions related to child sexual abuse and related offenses to allow claims to be brought up to 10 years after the victim reaches age 21.

Creates a temporary window from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027 during which victims of child sexual abuse, human trafficking, and related crimes may file civil suits regardless of the passage of time or the victim's current age.

Adds child sexual abuse and related offenses (felonious abuse or battery of a child, touching or handling a child for lustful purposes, sexual battery of a child, exploitation of children, promoting prostitution of minors, and human trafficking) to the list of crimes with no statute of limitations for criminal prosecution.

Codifies existing provisions stating that the default statute of limitations for civil actions without a specific time limit is 3 years, and that causes of action involving latent injury or disease do not accrue until discovery.