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TX SB751
TX SB751Relating to elimination of limitations periods for suits for personal injury arising from certain offenses against a child.
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Introduced
02/07/2023
02/07/2023
In Committee
03/01/2023
03/01/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/29/2023
05/29/2023
Introduced Session
88th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to elimination of limitations periods for suits for personal injury arising from certain offenses against a child.
AI Summary
This bill eliminates the statute of limitations for personal injury lawsuits arising from certain offenses against children, including sexual assault, continuous sexual abuse, sex trafficking, and indecency with a child. The bill applies retroactively to cases where the limitations period had already expired before the bill's effective date, with the exception of final judgments where the limitations period was determinative. The bill takes effect on September 1, 2023.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Co-author authorized (on 04/06/2023)
Bill Topics
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Civil Law and Procedure
- ‐ Sex Offenses, Child Pornography, and Sexual Assault
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=SB751 | 02/07/2023 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/html/SB00751I.htm | 02/07/2023 |
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