Texas SB2079 allows lawsuits for personal injury from certain sexual offenses against children or disabled individuals against non-perpetrators.

Texas SB2079 modifies the Civil Practice and Remedies Code to allow lawsuits for personal injury from certain sexual offenses against children or disabled individuals against non-perpetrators. The bill defines a "safe environment program" and applies to actions brought against owners, operators, or employees of businesses or organizations operating such programs. It sets a 30-year statute of limitations and limits liability to $250,000 per occurrence and $1 million per claimant. The bill takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas SB2079 allows lawsuits for personal injury from certain sexual offenses against children or disabled individuals against non-perpetrators.

Texas SB2079 modifies the Civil Practice and Remedies Code to allow lawsuits for personal injury from certain sexual offenses against children or disabled individuals against non-perpetrators. The bill defines a "safe environment program" and applies to actions brought against owners, operators, or employees of businesses or organizations operating such programs. It sets a 30-year statute of limitations and limits liability to $250,000 per occurrence and $1 million per claimant. The bill takes effect September 1, 2025.