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This bill amends the law to allow victims of child sexual abuse to bring civil claims at any time, regardless of when the abuse occurred, under specific circumstances. The bill creates a temporary legal provision that permits individuals who were under 18 when the abuse happened to file a lawsuit if the claim is based on a criminal sex offense, even if no criminal charges were filed or conviction obtained. The claim must be related to a specific bankruptcy proceeding initiated by a congressionally chartered organization on February 18, 2020, and must be against an entity seeking or receiving protection in that bankruptcy reorganization. The provision applies retroactively to all claims based on criminal sex offenses that occurred before the bill's effective date, effectively removing previous statute of limitation restrictions. This temporary law is set to expire on December 31, 2026, and does not limit or supersede other existing laws concerning statutes of limitation for child sexual abuse cases. The bill aims to provide extended legal recourse for victims of child sexual abuse who may have been previously prevented from seeking justice due to time constraints.

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https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=sb13&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R