SB 135

Bill Subjects

Abuse Generally Children And Minors, Crimes Against Children Civil Actions, Statute Of Limitations Hospitals And Medical Facilities

Abstract

Removes the statute of limitations for civil causes of action concerning child sexual abuse, and provides that a person who alleges an injury resulting from child sexual abuse may file an action in an otherwise time barred case. Specifies that a patient of a health facility who is injured while on the premises of the health facility may bring an action not later than two years from the date the injury: (1) occurs; or (2) is discovered or reasonably should have been discovered. Makes conforming amendments.