HB659

Regards childhood sexual abuse and student sexual abuse

Introduced·1/27/26
Introduced Text

Ohio HB659 amends the statute of limitations for childhood and student sexual abuse claims, extending the period for filing such claims and setting.

Ohio HB659 amends the statute of limitations for childhood and student sexual abuse claims. It extends the period for filing such claims, allowing actions to be brought within twelve years after the cause of action accrues if against a perpetrator or negligent facilitator. For claims against a bankruptcy estate, there is no time limit. The bill also sets limits on compensatory damages for noneconomic loss, prohibiting consideration of certain evidence in determining these damages.

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History

Feb 4

House

Referred to committee: Judiciary

Jan 27

House

Introduced