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OH HB471
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/14/2020
Primary Sponsor
John Rogers
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AI Summary
- Extends the statute of limitations for civil actions by victims of childhood sexual abuse from one year to twelve years after the victim reaches the age of majority, or until the victim reaches fifty-five years of age, whichever is earlier
- Applies to actions for assault or battery based on childhood sexual abuse and any claims resulting from childhood sexual abuse against perpetrators or entities that negligently facilitated the abuse
- Defines childhood sexual abuse to include violations of Ohio Revised Code sections 2907.02, 2907.03, 2907.05, and 2907.06 when committed against children under eighteen years of age or children with developmental disabilities or physical impairments under twenty-one years of age
- Allows fraudulent concealment tolling to extend the limitations period, and permits actions within three years of discovery if the defendant fraudulently conceals facts forming the basis of the claim and discovery occurs after the victim reaches fifty-five years of age
- Revives previously barred claims that expired under prior law, allowing victims to commence actions within three years after the amendment's effective date
Legislative Description
Extend limitation period -civil action by child sex abuse victim
Courts and Civil Law
Last Action
Refer to Committee: Criminal Justice
1/28/2020
Committee Referrals
Criminal Justice1/28/2020
Full Bill Text
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