Iowa HF431 modifies the statute of limitations for civil actions related to sexual abuse, human trafficking, and exploitation of minors.

Iowa HF431 removes time limitations for civil actions related to sexual abuse, human trafficking, or sexual exploitation of minors. It allows victims to bring claims regardless of the theory of liability, including against civil defendants not liable in related criminal actions. The bill also revives previously dismissed actions and exempts these claims from state tort claims and governmental subdivisions statutes of limitations. The changes take effect upon enactment.

Iowa HF431 modifies the statute of limitations for civil actions related to sexual abuse, human trafficking, and exploitation of minors.

Iowa HF431 removes time limitations for civil actions related to sexual abuse, human trafficking, or sexual exploitation of minors. It allows victims to bring claims regardless of the theory of liability, including against civil defendants not liable in related criminal actions. The bill also revives previously dismissed actions and exempts these claims from state tort claims and governmental subdivisions statutes of limitations. The changes take effect upon enactment.