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TX HB4785
Bill
Status
3/13/2025
Primary Sponsor
David Lowe
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AI Summary
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Eliminates the statute of limitations entirely for civil personal injury lawsuits arising from sexual offenses against children or disabled individuals, allowing victims to file suit at any time
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Covered offenses include sexual assault of a child, aggravated sexual assault of a child, continuous sexual abuse of a young child or disabled individual, indecency with a child, certain sexual trafficking, and compelling prostitution by a child or disabled individual
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Changes the previous 30-year limitations period to no time limit for these specific offenses under a new Section 16.0046 of the Civil Practice and Remedies Code
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Applies only to causes of action that accrue on or after September 1, 2025; claims arising before that date remain subject to existing law
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May be cited as the "Cindy Clemishire Act"
Legislative Description
Relating to elimination of limitations periods for suits for personal injury arising from certain offenses against a child or disabled individual.
Disabilities, Persons with
Last Action
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
4/3/2025