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NE LB12

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2025

Primary Sponsor

George Dungan

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Origin

Legislature

109th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Eliminates the statute of limitations for civil actions against individuals who directly committed sexual assault of a child (violations of sections 28-319.01 or 28-320.01) for offenses occurring on or after August 24, 2017, or earlier if not previously time-barred

  • Removes the previous 12-year limitation (from the plaintiff's 21st birthday) for civil actions against third parties such as organizations or entities other than the direct perpetrator

  • Extends unlimited filing time to actions against any person or entity for child sexual assault violations occurring on or after the act's effective date, or earlier if not previously time-barred

  • Clarifies that exceptions exist for claims under the State Tort Claims Act and Political Subdivisions Tort Claims Act

  • Criminal prosecution of the defendant is not required to pursue a civil action for these violations

Legislative Description

Change the statute of limitations on certain civil actions for sexual assault of a child

Last Action

Title printed. Carryover bill

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/13/2025

Full Bill Text

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