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House approves revival of certain child sexual‑abuse civil claims; bill moves to Senate
Summary
The Utah House voted 58–5 to revive some time‑barred civil claims for child sexual abuse, allowing victims to sue up to 35 years after their 18th birthday or within three years of the law's effective date, limited to perpetrators and active aiders or abettors. Sponsors said the change closes a coverage gap for older survivors.
The Utah House on Feb. 26 passed second substitute House Bill 279, a measure to revive certain civil claims for child sexual abuse that had been time barred. The bill, approved 58–5, allows a victim whose claim was previously time barred to bring civil suit within 35 years of their 18th birthday or within three years of the law's effective date, whichever is longer. The change is limited to claims against the perpetrator and those who acted as active aiders and abettors.
Sponsor Representative Mitchell said the proposal aims to close a gap left after 2015 reforms and to reflect…
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