The bill amends Section 9-1-51 of the General Laws in Chapter 9-1, which pertains to causes of action related to sexual abuse or exploitation of a child. The new legal language specifies that all claims or causes of action for damages resulting from sexual abuse are not subject to any statute of limitations, regardless of whether the claim has lapsed or was previously time-barred. This includes claims against any party for sexual abuse of a minor, negligent supervision, or any conduct that contributed to the abuse. The bill also clarifies that the victim does not need to identify a specific act in a series of continuing abuse incidents to establish their claim.

Additionally, the bill removes previous provisions that set time limits for bringing claims against perpetrators and non-perpetrators, which included a 35-year limit from the act causing injury or a 7-year limit from the time the victim discovered the injury. The bill emphasizes that the knowledge of a custodial parent or guardian cannot be attributed to a minor under 18 years of age, and it defines "child" as anyone under 18. The act is set to take effect upon passage.