SB 1360 Extends the statute of limitations in childhood abuse cases
Sponsor:Jacob
LR Number:4684S.01I Fiscal Note:4684-01
Committee:Judiciary and Civil & Criminal Jurisprudence
Last Action:03/15/04 - SCS Voted Do Pass S Judiciary and Civil & Criminal Journal page:
Jurisprudence Committee (4684S.02C)
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Effective Date:August 28, 2004
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Current Bill Summary

SCS/SB 1360 - The act extends the statute of limitations to require an action to be commenced within ten years of the victim turning 21 years old or within three years of the date the plaintiff discovers or reasonably should have discovered that the injury or illness was caused by child sexual abuse, whichever occurs later.

The act is similar to HB 1436 (2004). This act is similar to provisions contained in CCS/SS/HCS/HB 1055 (TAT).
SUSAN HENDERSON