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DE HB417
DE HB417An Act To Amend Title 10 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Statute Of Limitations For Civil Claims Based On Sexual Abuse Of A Minor.
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Introduced
05/22/2024
05/22/2024
In Committee
05/22/2024
05/22/2024
Crossed Over
06/26/2024
06/26/2024
Passed
Dead
06/30/2024
06/30/2024
Introduced Session
152nd General Assembly
Bill Summary
Survivors of child sexual abuse that occurred in this State who have been barred from filing suit against their abusers by virtue of the expiration of the former civil statute of limitations, shall be permitted to file those claims in the Superior Court of this State at any time. This is intended to apply retroactively.
AI Summary
This bill aims to amend Title 10 of the Delaware Code to remove the statute of limitations for civil claims based on the sexual abuse of a minor. It allows survivors of child sexual abuse who were previously barred from filing suit due to the expiration of the civil statute of limitations to file their claims in the Superior Court of Delaware at any time. The bill is intended to apply retroactively, providing justice to those who were not able to seek it through the previous Child Victims Act of 2007, which had a limited two-year window for filing claims.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (12)
Bill Bush (D)*,
Sherry Dorsey Walker (D)*,
Timothy Dukes (R)*,
Krista Griffith (D)*,
Jeff Hilovsky (R)*,
Valerie Longhurst (D)*,
Cyndie Romer (D)*,
Brian Pettyjohn (R),
Sophie Phillips (D),
Danny Short (R),
Mike Smith (R),
Dave Wilson (R),
Last Action
Laid On Table in Senate (on 06/30/2024)
Taxonomy
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Civil Law and Procedure
- ‐ Sex Offenses, Child Pornography, and Sexual Assault
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141461 | 05/22/2024 |
| BillText | https://legis.delaware.gov/json/BillDetail/GenerateHtmlDocument?legislationId=141461&legislationTypeId=1&docTypeId=2&legislationName=HB417 | 05/22/2024 |
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