Montana SB312 revises laws for crime victims by removing the statute of limitations for claims of childhood sexual abuse.

Montana SB312 amends the state's laws to allow victims of childhood sexual abuse to file claims for damages at any time, regardless of the statute of limitations. The bill specifies that claims can be filed before the victim turns 27 or within three years of discovering the injury was caused by childhood sexual abuse. Additionally, claims barred by the statute of limitations can be revived if the defendant knew or should have known about the abuse. The bill defines "childhood sexual abuse" as acts committed against individuals under 18 years of age that would violate certain state laws.

Montana SB312 revises laws for crime victims by removing the statute of limitations for claims of childhood sexual abuse.

Montana SB312 amends the state's laws to allow victims of childhood sexual abuse to file claims for damages at any time, regardless of the statute of limitations. The bill specifies that claims can be filed before the victim turns 27 or within three years of discovering the injury was caused by childhood sexual abuse. Additionally, claims barred by the statute of limitations can be revived if the defendant knew or should have known about the abuse. The bill defines "childhood sexual abuse" as acts committed against individuals under 18 years of age that would violate certain state laws.