Civil practice; certain alleged acts by clergy members; extend statute of limitations

Summary

The bill lengthens the filing window for civil lawsuits over sexual assault, battery, or improper sexual conduct by clergy members to either 15 years after the alleged act or five years after the victim discovers it, whichever is later. It also allows victims to sue churches, schools, or other entities that employed the clergy for negligent hiring, supervision, or related failures. A special two‑year window is created for claims barred before June 30 2026.

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