Bill > A08635

This bill amends the Court of Claims Act to remove certain notice requirements for legal claims involving sexual offenses against children and adults. Specifically, the bill exempts claims related to sexual offenses as defined in the Penal Law, including sexual offenses against children, incest committed against children or adults, and the use of a child in a sexual performance. The exemption applies to claims seeking compensation for physical, psychological, or other injuries resulting from these offenses. The bill will apply to new claims filed after the effective date, claims already pending, and previously dismissed claims that can still be appealed, effectively expanding the ability of survivors to bring forward legal claims by removing technical barriers like strict notice requirements. This change appears designed to provide more legal recourse and flexibility for victims of sexual offenses by eliminating procedural obstacles that might have previously prevented them from pursuing justice.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A8635