Minnesota bill HF1896 applies statute of limitations for minor sex abuse claims retroactively.

Minnesota bill HF1896 amends the statute of limitations for civil actions related to minor sex abuse claims, applying retroactively. This means that if a plaintiff was under 18 at the time of the alleged abuse, they can file a claim even if the statute of limitations had expired before August 1, 2025. The bill affects actions pending or commenced on or after August 1, 2025, and modifies Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 541.073, subdivision 3.

Minnesota bill HF1896 applies statute of limitations for minor sex abuse claims retroactively.

Minnesota bill HF1896 amends the statute of limitations for civil actions related to minor sex abuse claims, applying retroactively. This means that if a plaintiff was under 18 at the time of the alleged abuse, they can file a claim even if the statute of limitations had expired before August 1, 2025. The bill affects actions pending or commenced on or after August 1, 2025, and modifies Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 541.073, subdivision 3.