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No Time Limit for Child Sex Abuse Victims in Civil Cases.

This new law removes time limits for individuals who were victims of child sexual abuse to file civil claims in court. This means victims can now file a lawsuit at any time, regardless of how many years have passed since the abuse occurred. The law applies to claims that were not already barred and to all future claims.
Key points
Child sex abuse victims can now file civil lawsuits without any time limitations.
The law applies to claims not yet barred before its enactment and all new claims.
This expands opportunities for victims to seek justice, regardless of how much time has passed.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_3103
Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
Process start date: 2021-10-28