H4199

Protecting victims of childhood sexual abuse and holding perpetrators accountable

Introduced·5/27/25
Introduced Text

Revives expired claims for childhood sexual abuse and removes damage limits for such claims.

This bill revives expired claims related to childhood sexual abuse and removes damage limits for such claims. It applies to both individual and institutional defendants, whether public, private, or charitable. The bill also ensures that claims related to child sexual abuse are not subject to a limitation on damages. This act takes effect immediately upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Nov 25, 2025

10:00 AM

Joint Committee on The Judiciary Hearing

Nov 25, 2025

10:00 AM

Joint Committee on The Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 26

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27)

Nov 26, 2025

Joint

Hearing rescheduled to 11/25/2025 from 10:00 AM-05:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time

Nov 26, 2025

House

Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order