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Senate narrows civil statute for child sexual abuse, passes House Bill 92
Summary
Lawmakers voted to add a discovery rule and to narrow a proposed negligence cause of action in House Bill 92, which creates a civil statute of limitations for child sexual abuse; a floor amendment limiting negligence claims to parents and guardians passed and the bill was approved by the Senate.
SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Senate on Feb. 24 passed House Bill 92, a measure creating a civil statute of limitations for child sexual abuse that includes a discovery rule for claims discovered after age 18.
Representative Julander, floor sponsor for the House bill, described the legislation as a way to allow civil claims where abuse is discovered later in life. During floor debate, senators expressed concern about the bill’s breadth and the potential for late civil suits…
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