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Introduced
05/30/2025
05/30/2025
In Committee
02/24/2026
02/24/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Court of Claims Act. Provides that exhaustion of remedies is not required for any person who files a claim in the court for damages based on the Code of Civil Procedure provisions pertaining to actions for personal injury based on childhood sexual abuse. Contains a statement of findings and intent. Provides that the changes made by the amendatory Act applies to all actions pending or commenced on or after the effective date of the amendatory Act and to any action that would not have been time barred under the statute of limitations or statute of repose under the Code of Civil Procedure affecting childhood sexual abuse before the effective date of the amendatory Act.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Court of Claims Act to provide additional legal pathways for survivors of childhood sexual abuse to seek justice. Specifically, the bill eliminates the requirement that plaintiffs exhaust all other remedies before filing a claim in the Court of Claims for damages related to childhood sexual abuse. The legislation includes findings that emphasize survivors' fundamental right to hold responsible parties accountable and clarifies that actions for childhood sexual abuse damages can be commenced at any time, regardless of previous legal restrictions. The bill applies retroactively to all pending or new actions, including those that would have previously been barred by statutes of limitations or statutes of repose. By using language like "notwithstanding any other provision of law," the bill aims to remove procedural barriers that might prevent survivors from seeking legal recourse, such as notice of claim requirements or exhaustion of remedies provisions. This approach reflects a broader legislative intent to support survivors of childhood sexual abuse by providing them with expanded opportunities to seek justice and compensation for past harm.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (6)
Curtis Tarver (D)*,
Kelly Cassidy (D),
Edgar González (D),
Nicole La Ha (R),
Tony McCombie (R),
Ann Williams (D),
Last Action
Assigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee (on 02/24/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=4072&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB4072.htm |
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