Civil procedure: statute of limitations; civil actions for criminal sexual conduct; extend period of limitations, and add grace period for past occurrences. Amends sec. 5851b of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.5851b). TIE BAR WITH: SB 258'25, SB 259'25

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This bill changes the time limits for victims of childhood criminal sexual conduct to sue for damages. It extends the period for victims to file a lawsuit until they are 42 years old, or seven years after they discover the injury, whichever is later. The bill also revives certain past claims and sets a maximum recovery limit of $1,500,000 per incident for newly revived claims.

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