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MS HB486

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Oscar Denton

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the civil statute of limitations for abuse cases where the victim was a minor or mentally unsound at the time of the offense
  • Applies to felonious abuse or battery of a child, sexual abuse, exploitation of children, promotion of child prostitution, and human trafficking offenses
  • Maintains the existing 21-year limit for general disability-based claims unrelated to child abuse
  • Takes effect July 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Statute of Limitations; remove for crimes against children.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary B1/10/2025

Full Bill Text

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