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This bill establishes new legal provisions that extend the statute of limitations for civil actions involving abuse, bullying, or neglect of persons with disabilities. Specifically, the bill allows individuals with disabilities who have experienced injury due to abuse, bullying, or neglect to file a civil lawsuit within thirty-seven years after turning 18 (for those under 18 at the time of injury) or within seven years from the date they reasonably discover the injury and its connection to the abuse. For adults with disabilities (18 and older), the bill provides a seven-year window from the date of reasonable discovery of the injury. This legislation applies to injuries that occurred before, on, or after August 28, 2025, and references definitions of abuse, bullying, and neglect as outlined in section 192.2400. The extended time frames aim to provide greater legal recourse and support for individuals with disabilities who may have experienced harm, acknowledging that victims might need additional time to recognize, process, and take legal action regarding such traumatic experiences.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB283&year=2025&code=R