Bill > A00275

This bill extends the statute of limitations for sexual offense claims against law enforcement officers, providing survivors with more time to pursue legal action. Specifically, the bill allows victims to file civil claims within ten years after a criminal judgment against the officer, or ten years after the officer is no longer employed by the agency where the offense occurred. Additionally, the bill creates two alternative revival windows: either ten years from the date of the last sexual offense or three years from when the plaintiff discovers an injury resulting from the offense. The bill exempts these claims from standard notice of claim requirements and defines key terms such as "sexual offense" (using definitions from the penal law) and "law enforcement officer" (police or peace officers as defined in criminal procedure law). Importantly, this legislation applies to sexual offenses that occurred after the plaintiff's 18th birthday and while the officer was employed by a law enforcement agency, potentially providing a pathway for survivors who might have been previously time-barred from seeking legal recourse.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A275