Altering the definition of "sexual abuse" for purposes relating to civil actions for child sexual abuse to include any act that involves an adult allowing or encouraging a child to engage in certain activities; establishing certain limitations on damages that may be awarded under the Act; repealing the statute of limitations in certain civil actions relating to child sexual abuse; repealing a statute of repose for certain civil actions relating to child sexual abuse; providing for the retroactive application of the Act; etc.

Statutes affected:
Text - First - Civil Actions - Child Sexual Abuse - Definition and Statute of Limitations (The Child Victims Act of 2023): 5-117 Courts and Judicial Proceedings, 5-117 Courts and Judicial Proceedings, 5-117 Courts and Judicial Proceedings
Text - Third - Civil Actions - Child Sexual Abuse - Definition, Damages, and Statute of Limitations (The Child Victims Act of 2023): 5-117 Courts and Judicial Proceedings, 12-104 Courts and Judicial Proceedings, 5-303 Courts and Judicial Proceedings, 5-518 Courts and Judicial Proceedings, 12-303 Courts and Judicial Proceedings, 5-117 Courts and Judicial Proceedings, 4-105 Education, 5-518 Education, 12-104 State Government, 5-117 State Government, 5-117 State Government