This bill amends Section 37-1-30 NMSA 1978 to extend the time period for individuals to commence civil actions based on childhood sexual abuse. Specifically, it changes the age limit for filing such actions from the twenty-fourth birthday to the fifty-eighth birthday of the victim. Additionally, it establishes that the only statutory time or procedural limitation for these actions is outlined in this section, regardless of whether the defendant is a private individual or a public entity.

Furthermore, the bill retroactively revives any actions for childhood sexual abuse that were barred on or before July 1, 2026, allowing those claims to be filed until June 30, 2029. The effective date for these provisions is set for July 1, 2026. The bill aims to provide greater access to justice for survivors of childhood sexual abuse by extending the timeframe in which they can seek legal recourse.

Statutes affected:
introduced version: 37-1-30