Illinois SB1626 allows victims of childhood sexual abuse to file lawsuits at any time, regardless of previous statutes of limitations.

Illinois SB1626 modifies the Code of Civil Procedure to allow victims of childhood sexual abuse to file lawsuits at any time, bypassing previous statutes of limitations. The bill defines "childhood sexual abuse" as sexual abuse occurring before the victim turns 18. It also specifies that the statute of limitations does not begin until the victim turns 18 or the disability preventing legal action ends. The changes apply to actions pending or commenced after the bill's effective date.

Illinois SB1626 allows victims of childhood sexual abuse to file lawsuits at any time, regardless of previous statutes of limitations.

Illinois SB1626 modifies the Code of Civil Procedure to allow victims of childhood sexual abuse to file lawsuits at any time, bypassing previous statutes of limitations. The bill defines "childhood sexual abuse" as sexual abuse occurring before the victim turns 18. It also specifies that the statute of limitations does not begin until the victim turns 18 or the disability preventing legal action ends. The changes apply to actions pending or commenced after the bill's effective date.