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PA HB464

Bill

Status

Engrossed

6/9/2025

Primary Sponsor

Nathan Davidson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Article I, Section 11 of the Pennsylvania Constitution to create a two-year window for survivors of childhood sexual abuse to file civil lawsuits even if the statute of limitations has expired

  • Removes barriers including statutory caps on damages, sovereign immunity, and governmental or official immunity during this two-year window

  • Requires passage by the General Assembly in two consecutive legislative sessions before being placed on a ballot for voter approval

  • Secretary of the Commonwealth must advertise the proposed amendment after each passage and submit it to voters at the first eligible general or municipal election

  • Referred to House Judiciary Committee on February 4, 2025

Legislative Description

A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, further providing for courts to be open and suits against the Commonwealth.

Last Action

Referred to State Government

6/18/2025

Committee Referrals

State Government6/18/2025
Appropriations5/14/2025
Judiciary2/4/2025

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