This bill amends Section 9-1-51 of the General Laws to remove the statute of limitations for all claims or causes of action based on sexual abuse or exploitation of a child. The bill states that these claims or causes of action will not be subject to any statute of limitations, regardless of whether the claim may have lapsed or was time-barred under previous versions of the general laws. The bill also clarifies that the knowledge of a custodial parent or guardian will not be imputed to a person under the age of eighteen. The bill defines "sexual abuse" as any act committed by the defendant against a complainant who was less than eighteen years old at the time of the act and would have been a criminal violation of chapter 37 of title 11. This bill would take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
817: 9-1-51