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NJ A2064

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Linda Carter

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Eliminates the statute of limitations for civil lawsuits arising from sexual assault or other sexual crimes committed against adults (18 years of age or older), allowing victims to file suit at any time
  • Amends N.J.S.2A:14-2, which currently imposes a two-year limit for most personal injury lawsuits in New Jersey
  • Applies retroactively to cases where the statute of limitations has already expired and to pending cases not yet dismissed with prejudice or finally adjudicated
  • Revives previously dismissed cases if they were dismissed solely because the statute of limitations had expired, but does not revive cases dismissed on other grounds or those already finally adjudicated
  • Sponsored by Assemblywoman Linda S. Carter (District 22) and pre-filed for introduction in the 2026 legislative session

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

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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