Civil Actions - Child Sexual Abuse - Definition and Statute of Limitations

HB 263 Civil Actions Child Sexual Abuse Definition and Statute of Limitations

Maryland 2021 Regular Session

Civil Actions - Child Sexual Abuse - Definition and Statute of Limitations
HB-263


About HB-263

Altering the definition of "sexual abuse"; altering the statute of limitations in certain civil actions relating to child sexual abuse by providing that a certain action may be filed at any time; providing for the retroactive application of the Act to revive any action that was barred by the application of the period of limitations applicable before October 1, 2021, if the action is filed before October 1, 2023; and repealing a statute of repose for certain civil actions relating to child sexual abuse.

  

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Introduced 01/07/2021

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History

Withdrawn By Sponsor

03/16/2021

Hearing Canceled

03/09/2021

Hearing 3/11 At 1:30 P.m.

03/05/2021

Hearing Canceled

03/03/2021

Hearing 3/11 At 1:30 P.m.

02/10/2021

First Reading Judiciary

01/13/2021

Pre-filed

09/30/2020