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House extends civil statute of limitations for assault-and-battery claims to two years
Summary
The House passed first substitute House Bill 204 to extend the civil statute of limitations for assault-and-battery civil remedies from one year to two, allowing potential plaintiffs more time to pursue civil claims after related criminal cases conclude; the vote was 74-0.
The Utah House passed a first substitute to House Bill 204 extending the civil statute of limitations for assault-and-battery claims from one year to two. Representative Clark, who presented the measure, said the extension is intended to give victims time to wait for criminal cases to conclude and then pursue civil remedies if appropriate.
"I'm asking to extend the statute of limitation on assault and battery from one year to two years," Representative Clark said on the floor, explaining that more time may be required when the criminal proceeding takes precedence and a civil action follows afterward.
After brief questions and no substantive opposition displayed on the floor, the House approved the measure by a recorded vote of 74 yes and 0 no and the bill was referred to the Senate.
