SJR 13 - Washington, Barbara
Modifies the statutes of limitations for civil actions based on certain sexual offenses
Bill Details
Sponsor
LR Number
1220S.01I
Title
SJR 13
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Journal Page
Effective Date
Upon voter approval
Current Status
Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
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Amendments
No amendments available
CURRENT BILL SUMMARY
SJR 13 - This constitutional amendment, if approved by the voters, provides that civil actions relating to injuries or illnesses caused by rape or forcible sodomy, injuries or illnesses caused by childhood sexual abuse, or tortious conduct that causes a person to be a victim of rape, forcible sodomy, or childhood sexual abuse against the party committing the rape, forcible sodomy, childhood sexual abuse, or tortious conduct may be commenced at any time, including those actions that have been barred by the application of the existing statute of limitations at the time of this provision's enactment.
This amendment is similar to SJR 88 (2024) and HJR 129 (2024).
KATIE O'BRIEN