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NJ A1776
Bill
Status
1/9/2024
Primary Sponsor
Linda Carter
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AI Summary
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Eliminates the statute of limitations for civil lawsuits arising from sexual assault or other crimes of a sexual nature committed against adults (18 years or older), allowing victims to file suit at any time
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Currently, personal injury lawsuits in New Jersey must be filed within two years after the cause of action accrues
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Applies retroactively to cases where the statute of limitations has already expired and to pending cases not yet dismissed with prejudice or finally adjudicated
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Revives previously dismissed cases that were thrown out solely because the statute of limitations had expired, but does not revive cases dismissed on other grounds or those already finally adjudicated
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Amends N.J.S.2A:14-2, which governs the statute of limitations for personal injury actions in New Jersey
Legislative Description
Eliminates statute of limitations for civil actions arising from sexual assault and other crimes and offenses of a sexual nature committed against a person 18 years of age or older.
Judiciary
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
1/9/2024