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This bill modifies the statute of limitations for civil actions related to sexual assault of a child by removing time restrictions for such lawsuits. Specifically, the bill eliminates previous time limitations for civil actions against both the individual directly causing injury and other persons or entities involved when the victim was sexually assaulted under Nebraska Revised Statutes sections 28-319.01 or 28-320.01 (which likely define specific sexual assault offenses involving children). The changes apply to sexual assaults that occurred on or after the bill's effective date, as well as to past assaults that were not previously time-barred. Additionally, the bill clarifies that a criminal prosecution is not required to initiate a civil action for these types of sexual assault cases. The bill also includes provisions from the State Tort Claims Act and Political Subdivisions Tort Claims Act, suggesting some coordination with existing legal frameworks for such claims. By removing the previous twelve-year limitation that was tied to the plaintiff reaching age 21, the bill effectively allows victims more flexibility in pursuing civil legal remedies for childhood sexual assault.

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