OH HB659

Extends the statute of limitations for childhood sexual abuse civil claims from 12 years to 37 years after the victim reaches age of majority, allowing victims to sue perpetrators and entities that negligently facilitated the abuse

Creates a new category of "student sexual abuse" covering victims ages 18-23 who were sexually abused while enrolled in higher education institutions, Ohio technical centers, or career colleges

Allows student sexual abuse victims to bring civil actions until they reach age 55 against perpetrators and institutions that negligently facilitated the abuse

Removes the cap on noneconomic damages (pain and suffering) in tort actions for childhood sexual abuse, student sexual abuse, and violations of Ohio's rape, sexual battery, and gross sexual imposition statutes

Permits additional time to file suit if DNA evidence later identifies the perpetrator or if the defendant fraudulently concealed facts, with a 5-year window after discovery in such cases