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 provisions state that there will be no time limitation for actions against individuals directly responsible for the injury if the violation occurred on or after August 24, 2017, or prior to that date if the action was not previously time-barred. Additionally, actions against other persons or entities not directly causing the injury can be brought if the violation occurred on or after the effective date of the act or prior to that date, provided the action was 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 The original section 25-228 is set to be repealed, indicating a significant change in how the statute of limitations is applied in these cases. Overall, the bill aims to provide greater access to justice for victims of sexual assault by removing time constraints on civil actions.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 25-228