The bill amends Section 2 of Act No. 386 from the 2022 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature, specifically addressing the prescriptive period for civil actions related to sexual abuse of minors. It allows individuals whose claims were previously barred by the statute of limitations to file a lawsuit under R.S. 9:2800.9 by June 14, 2027. This extension is intended to revive any such claims that had expired under Louisiana's previous prescriptive periods.
The key changes in the bill include the extension of the deadline for filing these actions from June 14, 2024, to June 14, 2027. This legislative action reflects a commitment to providing victims of sexual abuse with additional time to seek justice, acknowledging the complexities often involved in such cases.