This bill amends West Virginia Code §55-2-15, specifically addressing the statute of limitations for personal actions related to sexual assault or sexual abuse of individuals who were infants at the time of the incidents. The bill reduces the time period for filing such suits from 18 years after reaching the age of majority to just 2 years after reaching the age of majority. Additionally, it includes provisions that allow actions against those with insurance coverage under Chapter 29, Article 12 of the code, and it redesignates the current subsection (b) as the amended subsection (a). The bill also deletes the existing subsection (c) in its entirety.

Furthermore, the bill aims to clarify the liability of state employees by immunizing them from personal liability, except in cases where a court has ordered restitution following a criminal conviction. This change is intended to provide clearer guidelines on the limits of liability insurance provided through the Board of Risk and Insurance Management and to streamline the process for filing suits related to sexual assault and abuse.

Statutes affected:
Originating in Committee: 55-2-15