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 responsible for such injuries if the violation occurred on or after August 24, 2017, or prior to that date if the action was not previously time-barred. Additionally, it allows for actions against other persons or entities, provided the violation occurred on or after the effective date of the act or prior to that date if not previously time-barred.

The bill also clarifies that criminal prosecution under the relevant 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 The original section 25-228 is set to be repealed, indicating a significant change in how the statute of limitations is applied in cases of child sexual assault in Nebraska.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 25-228