Bill > HB3809

This bill extends the statute of limitations for personal injury claims related to certain child sexual abuse offenses from 15 years to 30 years. Specifically, it amends the Civil Practice and Remedies Code to allow individuals to bring suit for personal injuries arising from offenses such as sexual assault of a child, aggravated sexual assault of a child, continuous sexual abuse of a child, certain sexual trafficking of a child, compelling prostitution by a child, and indecency with a child, up to 30 years after the cause of action accrues. The bill applies to causes of action that accrue on or after the effective date of September 1, 2019, as well as to causes of action that accrued before the effective date if the previous 15-year limitations period had not expired.

Government Affairs, Justice

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