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MN SF1885
MN SF1885Minor sex abuses claims statute of limitations application retroactively provision
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Introduced
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
In Committee
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
94th Legislature 2025-2026
Bill Summary
A bill for an act relating to civil actions; applying statute of limitations for minor sex abuse claims retroactively; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 541.073, subdivision 3.
AI Summary
This bill amends Minnesota's statute of limitations for civil actions related to sexual abuse of minors by retroactively extending legal protections. Specifically, the bill allows individuals who were under 18 years old at the time of alleged sexual abuse to file civil lawsuits for damages against perpetrators, even if their original claim would have been considered "time-barred" (past the standard legal deadline for filing) prior to August 1, 2025. The legislation applies to actions against both direct perpetrators of sexual abuse and individuals who may have been negligent in preventing such abuse. By removing previous time restrictions, the bill effectively gives survivors of childhood sexual abuse a broader window to seek legal recourse and potential financial compensation, recognizing that many survivors may need additional time to process and come forward about traumatic experiences from their childhood.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety (on 02/27/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF1885&ssn=0&y=2025 |
| BillText | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=SF1885&version=0&session=ls94&session_year=2025&session_number=0&format=pdf |
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