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Introduced
02/07/2025
02/07/2025
In Committee
03/21/2025
03/21/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Limitations Article of the Code of Civil Procedure. Provides that every civil claim or cause of action brought against any party alleging intentional or negligent acts or omissions by a person for physical, psychological, or other injury or condition suffered as a result of conduct which would constitute a sex offense under the Criminal Code of 2012 committed against a person who was 18 years of age or older, or incest committed against such person who was 18 years of age or older, which is barred as of the effective date of the amendatory Act because the applicable period of limitation has expired, is revived, and action thereon may be commenced not earlier than 6 months after, and not later than 18 months after the effective date of the amendatory Act.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Illinois Code of Civil Procedure to revive civil claims related to sex offenses committed against adults, effectively creating a temporary window for survivors to file lawsuits that were previously time-barred. Specifically, the bill allows individuals who were 18 years or older at the time of a sex offense (as defined in Article 11 of the Criminal Code of 2012) or incest to file civil claims for physical, psychological, or other injuries, even if the statute of limitations had previously expired. Survivors will have a 12-month period (not earlier than 6 months and not later than 18 months after the bill's effective date) to file these previously time-barred claims. This provision is significant because it provides an opportunity for victims to seek legal recourse and potential compensation for past sexual offenses that they may have been unable to pursue due to previous time restrictions.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (on 03/21/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3329&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB3329.htm |
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