This bill amends section 25-228 of the Revised Statutes Cumulative Supplement, 2024, to modify the statute of limitations for civil actions related to sexual assault of a child. The new language establishes that there will be no time limitation for actions against individuals directly causing injuries to victims of specific violations (sections 28-319.01 or 28-320.01) if the violations occurred on or after August 24, 2017, or prior to that date if the action was not previously time-barred. Additionally, it allows actions against other persons or entities involved in such violations to be brought without a time limit if the violations occurred on or after the effective date of this act or prior to that date, provided the actions were not previously time-barred.

Furthermore, the bill clarifies that criminal prosecution under the specified sections is not a prerequisite for maintaining a civil action. The original section 25-228 is set to be repealed, indicating a significant change in how the statute of limitations is applied in these cases, aiming to provide greater access to justice for victims of child sexual assault.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 25-228