HB4072

CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE-CIV PRO

Introduced·5/30/25
Introduced Text

Illinois HB4072 allows survivors of childhood sexual abuse to file claims without exhausting other remedies.

Illinois HB4072 amends the Court of Claims Act to ensure that survivors of childhood sexual abuse can file claims for damages without needing to exhaust other remedies. This change applies to all actions pending or commenced after the bill's effective date and to any actions that would not have been time-barred under the statute of limitations or statute of repose. The bill emphasizes the right of survivors to hold parties responsible for harm caused by childhood sexual abuse.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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4
2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 26

2:00 PM

House Judiciary - Civil Committee Hearing

Mar 25

8:00 AM

House Judiciary - Civil Committee Hearing

History

Mar 27

House

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Mar 19

House

To Civil Procedure & Tort Liability Subcommittee

Feb 24

House

Assigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee