Senate Bill No. [insert bill number] aims to revise laws related to crime victims by eliminating the statute of limitations for claims of childhood sexual abuse. The bill amends Section 27-2-216 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to allow individuals to file lawsuits for damages resulting from childhood sexual abuse at any time, removing previous requirements that limited the timeframe for filing based on the victim's age or the discovery of the injury. This change is significant as it provides survivors with the opportunity to seek justice regardless of when the abuse occurred.

Additionally, the bill modifies the language surrounding claims against entities that may be liable for childhood sexual abuse, allowing for actions to be commenced without the previous time constraints. The amendments also clarify the definitions and conditions under which claims can be revived if they were previously barred by the statute of limitations. Overall, this legislation seeks to enhance the rights of survivors of childhood sexual abuse and ensure they have the means to pursue legal recourse without the hindrance of time limitations.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 27-2-216
SB0312_1(1): 27-2-216
SB0312_1(2): 27-2-216
SB0312_1(3): 27-2-216
SB0312_1(4): 27-2-216
SB0312_1(5): 27-2-216
SB0312_1: 27-2-216