HB462

In limitation of time, further providing for infancy, insanity or imprisonment; in matters affecting government units, further providing for exceptions to sovereign immunity and for exceptions to governmental immunity; and making a repeal.

Chamber Passed·6/9/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB462 extends the statute of limitations for sexual abuse victims to file civil actions.

Pennsylvania HB462 amends the state's statutes to extend the time limit for individuals to file civil actions for sexual abuse. Specifically, it allows individuals who were under 18 at the time of the abuse to file a lawsuit up to 37 years after turning 18. For those who were between 18 and 24 at the time of the abuse, the limit is extended until they turn 30. The bill also revives expired claims and applies retroactively to cases that arose before the bill's effective date.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 28–9 · Jun 9, 2025
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

122 Yea

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80 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

May 6, 2025

10:00 AM

Judiciary (h) Hearing

History

Jun 23

Senate

Resolution to discharge committee from further consideration of this bill dropped from calendar

May 4

Senate

Resolution to discharge committee from further consideration of this bill presented

Jun 18, 2025

Senate

Referred to Judiciary