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GA HB418

GA HB418
Child Victim Act of 2019; enact

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Introduced
02/21/2019
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/26/2020

Introduced Session

2019-2020 Regular Session

Bill Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide greater protections for individuals who have suffered from childhood sexual abuse; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to specific periods of limitation, so as to extend the statute of limitations for childhood sexual abuse under certain circumstances; to clarify existing law; to provide for claims against persons and public and private entities; to provide for definitions; to provide for retroactive claims for childhood sexual abuse under certain conditions; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the Child Victim Act of 2019, aims to provide greater protections for individuals who have suffered from childhood sexual abuse. It amends the existing law in Georgia to extend the statute of limitations for civil actions related to childhood sexual abuse. The bill defines "childhood sexual abuse" and the conditions under which a civil action can be brought, including a longer time period to file a claim. It also allows for retroactive claims for a two-year period after the bill's enactment, with some exceptions. The bill clarifies the standards for establishing liability against persons and public/private entities. Finally, it repeals any conflicting laws.

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

House Second Readers (on 02/25/2019)

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Document Type Source Location Created
BillText http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/20192020/182297.pdf 02/22/2019
Bill http://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/en-us/display/20192020/hb/418 02/22/2019
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