Bill > SB876

This bill amends Oklahoma's statute of limitations for civil actions related to sexual assault, extending the timeframe for victims to file lawsuits. Specifically, the bill adds a new provision that allows individuals who have suffered sexual assault (as defined in Title 21, Section 142.20 of Oklahoma Statutes) to bring a civil action within four years after leaving the dependency of their abuser or within four years from the time they discover both the injury and its causal relationship to the abuse, whichever occurs later. This change provides more flexibility for victims by recognizing that the psychological and emotional impacts of sexual assault may not be immediately apparent and that victims may need time to process their trauma before pursuing legal action. The bill will become effective on November 1, 2025, and is part of a broader set of legal provisions in Oklahoma that aim to provide survivors of sexual abuse with more opportunities to seek justice and compensation for their suffering.

Justice

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb876&Session=2600