Statute of limitations; sexual abuse of a minor, act by a person of authority.

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Statute of limitations; sexual abuse of a minor; act by a person of authority. Provides that an action for an injury to a person resulting from sexual abuse occurring during the infancy of such person by a person of authority may be brought at any time without limitation.

Source: OpenStates · fetched February 18, 2026

Who it affects

Survivor (domestic or sexual violence)

Allows survivors of sexual abuse by a person of authority during their infancy to bring legal action at any time, removing the statute of limitations.

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Survivor (domestic or sexual violence)directMajor impactHigh certainty
Allows survivors of sexual abuse by a person of authority during their infancy to bring legal action at any time, removing the statute of limitations.
“Provides that an action for an injury to a person resulting from sexual abuse occurring during the infancy of such person by a person of authority may be brought at any time without limitation.”· Statute of limitations; sexual abuse of a minor; act by a person of authority.

What the Bill Does

Removes the statute of limitations for sexual abuse of a minor by a person of authority.
Allows legal action to be brought at any time for such abuse.

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