2024 SOL TRACKER

Would extend the civil SOL for physician sexual abuse and sexual battery offenses to age 30. (SB109) (Passed by Senate, April 24, 2024; Passed by House, Dec. 10, 2024).

Would extend the criminal SOL for failure to report CSA to age 22. Would add the crime of grooming and set the SOL for felony grooming at age 24 and misdemeanor grooming at age 22. (HB322) (Passed in House, April 24, 2024; Passed in Senate, Dec. 18, 2024) (See CHILD USA 12/2 Testimony). 

Would include aggravated sexual extortion in claims based on “criminally injurious conduct,” with SOL of 3 years after injury. Would also apply retroactively to previously barred claims, with SOL of 3 years after injury if it occurred prior to March 2, 2022, or 5 years after injury if it occurred between March 2, 2022 and effective date of the act (“Braden’s Law”) (HB531) (Passed in House, June 26, 2024; Passed in Senate, Dec. 18, 2024) (See CHILD USA 11/18 Testimony). 

Would extend and revive the civil SOL for all sex offenses against a person under 19 years of age up to age 55 (age 19, plus 36 years) and open a 2-year revival window for all expired claims, including for those age 55 and older. (SB 19).

Revived childhood sexual abuse claims against a congressionally chartered organzation initiating bankruptcy protection on February 18 2020, i.e. the Boy Scouts of America. (SB 18 & SB 93) (SB 18 Signed into Law on April 4, 2024).

Would eliminate the criminal SOL for first and second degree sex trafficking and extend the SOL for third degree sex trafficking to 10 years from the offense. (SB 66) (died in committee).

Would eliminate the criminal SOL for felony distribution of child pornography and add the felony crime of distribution of generated obscene CSAM with no SOL. Would also extend the criminal SOL for third degree sex trafficking to 10 years after the offense. (SB 28) (Passed in Senate, May 6, 2024; died in committee).

Would open a 1-year revival window for child sexual claims arising from sexual assault by employees of juvenile probation camp or detention facilities owned and operated by the Division of Juvenile Justice. (AB 1547 & AB 2693) (AB 2693 Vetoed by Governor on September 29, 2024) (AB 1547 Passed out of Assembly Judiciary Comm., April 18, 2023; A. Appropriations Comm. Hearing, May 18, 2023; Failed, Feb. 1, 2024) See CHILD USA 4/10/23 Testimony.

Prior version of the bill would eliminate the criminal SOL for some CSA felonies if the crime involved substantial sexual conduct, the criminal complaint is filed within one year of reporting to law enforcement, and there is independent evidence that clearly and convincingly corroborates the victim’s allegation. The SOL change would apply to the following CSA felonies: rape, sodomy, oral copulation, lewd or lascivious acts, continuous sexual abuse. of a child, forcible acts of sexual penetration, sex offenders fleeing the state, and penetration by an unknown object. (AB 2295) (Passed in Senate as amended, Aug. 28, 2024; Passed in Assembly, May 21, 2024).

Resolution to amend the Colorado Constitution to permit a retrospective law that would open a revival window for child sexual abuse claims and waive governmental immunity. (SCR 001) (Passed out of S. Judiciary Comm., Feb. 7, 2024; died in chamber). See CHILD USA 2/5/24 Testimony.

Amended bill would add a new civil cause of action for a youth sports organization failing to conduct criminal background checks with no SOL. Prior version set the SOL at age 20. (HB 1080) (Passed in House, Feb. 26, 2024; S. Health & Human Services Comm. Hearing, Mar. 21, 2024; Vetoed by Governor, May 17, 2024).

Would add a new civil cause of action for non profit organizations against human traffickers and set the SOL at 6 years from the offense or 3 years from discovery. (HB 1261) (H. State, Civic, Military & VA Committee Hearing, Mar. 7, 2024; Failed, Mar. 7, 2024 ).

Would extend the civil SOL for CSA committed on or after July 1, 2024 from age 26 to age 50 (age of majority, 18, plus 32 years) and from 3 to 5 years after reasonable discovery, whichever occurs later. Prior version would have extended also for CSA before July 1, 2024 if claim was not already expired. (HB 1968) (Amended Bill Passed in House, March 5, 2024; S. Judiciary Comm. Hearing, April 2, 2024; died in committee).

Would extend the civil SOL for CSA committed on or after July 1, 2024 from age 26 to age 50 (age of majority, 18, plus 32 years) and from 3 to 5 years after reasonable discovery, whichever occurs later. Original Senate version would have made extension applicable to CSA committed before July 1, 2024 as well. (SB 2601) (Passed in Senate, March 1, 2024; Amended Bill Passed in House, April 4, 2024; Senate Disagrees with H. Amendments, April 5, 2024; Passed in House & Senate – Adopted Conf. Comm. Report, May 1, 2024).

House amended bill would extend the civil SOL for sex trafficking from 6 to 10 years after the act of coercion or trafficking and broaden the cause of action to apply to claims against individuals and a business, owner, or operator of a transient accommodation, or other commercial entity. Senate version would have eliminated the SOL. (SB 2758) (Passed in Senate, March 5, 2024; Amended Bill Passed in House, April 4, 2024; Senate Disagrees with H. Amendments, April 5, 2024; died in chamber).

Would eliminate the civil SOL and revive childhood sexual abuse claims against a bankruptcy estate, i.e. the Boy Scouts of America. (SB 153).

Would broaden the definition of grooming exploitation of a child and extend the criminal SOL for grooming a child under 17 years old to age 27. (HB 2458 & SB 1576) (HB 2458 Passed in House, April 15, 2024).

Would eliminate the criminal SOL for trafficking of minors. (HB 5467) (Passed in House, April 17, 2024).

Revived childhood sexual abuse claims against an entity initiating bankruptcy protection on February 18 2020, i.e. the Boy Scouts of America. (HB 1047) (Signed into Law on March 12, 2024). See CHILD USA 2/18/24 Testimony.

Would eliminate the criminal SOL for Level 3 felony rape and child molesting and revive time-barred prosecutions for CSA felonies for 5 years after discovery of DNA, recording, or confession evidence . (SB 151) (Passed out of S. Corrections and Crim Law Comm., Jan. 30, 2024; Passed in Senate, Feb. 5, 2024; died in committee).

Revived the civil SOL for 2.5 years for CSA claims against a bankruptcy estate of an organization chartered under federal law that initiated bankruptcy on February 18, 2020, i.e. the Boy Scouts of America. (SF 2431) (Signed into Law on April 19, 2024).

Would revive the civil SOL for 2.5 years for CSA claims against a bankruptcy estate of an organization chartered under federal law that initiated bankruptcy on February 18, 2020, i.e. the Boy Scouts of America. (SSB 3197) (Passed out of S. Appropriations Comm., April 4, 2024; replaced by SF 2431).

Would eliminate the civil SOL and open a permanent revival window for CSA, trafficking, and CSAM claims against all defendants and remove the 2-year SOL and notice of claim requirements for claims against the state. (SF 2233) (S. Judiciary Comm. Hearing, Feb. 13, 2024; died in committee).

Would eliminate the civil SOL for child sexual abuse and open a 3-year revival window for expired claims related to these felonies against all types of defendants.  (SF 158) (died in committee).

Would add a new civil cause of action with no SOL against social media platforms for knowingly facilitating commercial sexual exploitation of a minor and set statutory damages at $1 million to $4 million for each violation. (SF 2219) (died in committee).

Would eliminate the criminal SOL for continuous sexual abuse of a child, and kidnapping and burglary of a child in the course of sexual abuse. (SF 233 & SF 525) (SF 233 died in chamber) (SF 525 Passed in Senate, Mar. 22, 2023; Passed out of H. Judiciary Subcomm., Mar. 27, 2023; Passed out of H. Judiciary Comm., Mar. 14, 2024; died in chamber).

Would eliminate the civil SOL for certain sexual offenses against minors if a perpetrator is convicted of the offense. (SSB 1194 & SF 524) (Passed out of S. Judiciary Comm., March 6, 2023 and replaced by SF 524; died in chamber).

Would eliminate the civil SOL for CSA by a counselor, therapist, school employee or adult providing training instruction, extend the civil SOL for CSA to 4 years from discovery,  and open a 3-year revival window for expired CSA claims.  (SF 259).

Would eliminate the criminal and civil SOL for CSA felonies and open a permanent revival window for all claims for abuse occurring on or after July 1, 1984. (HB 2169 & SB 95) (died in committee).

Would eliminate civil SOL for CSA and revive claims against any party for damages that occurred on or after July 1, 1984. (HB 2550 & SB 364) (died in committee).

Shortens the civil SOL of age 28 for CSA, trafficking, and CSAM claims, by removing tolling provisions that extended the SOL to 10 years from discovery or criminal conviction. Also, requires age verification for pornography websites and allows a private cause of action for violations. Prior version of the bill would have eliminated the civil SOL for CSA, trafficking, and CSAM. (HB 278)(Amended and Signed into Law on April 5, 2024).

Would eliminate the civil SOL for CSA, trafficking, and CSAM. (Died in committee) (HB 223).

Broadened the felony of promoting trafficking, which has no SOL, to include advertising, patronizing, maintaining, or soliciting a person knowing they will be subject to trafficking. (HB 3) (Signed into Law on April 4, 2024).

Extended the current CSA revival window so it stays open for another 3 years until June 14, 2027. (SB 246) (Enacted on June 3, 2024).

Concurrent Resolution declaring Legislature’s explicit intent for the elimination of the civil SOL for CSA and the revival window and criticizing Louisiana Supreme Court’s ruling that the window was unconstitutional. (SCR 26) (Concurrent Resolution Adopted on May 14, 2024).

Eliminated the criminal SOL for felony molestation of a juvenile or person with a physical or mental disability. (HB 453) (Signed into Law on June 19, 2024).

Eliminated the criminal SOL for misdemeanor revenge porn and extended the criminal SOL for misdemeanor sexual extortion to 5 years from the offense and for misdemeanor stalking to 10 years from the offense. Prior version would have eliminated the criminal SOL for all three misdemeanor crimes. (SB 391 & HB 544) (Signed into Law on May 16, 2024).

Would add the crime of misdemeanor distribution of deepfake sexual imagery and set the criminal SOL at 5 years from reasonable discovery. Also, would add a civil cause of action for defamation per se (statement inherently defamatory and do not need to prove damages) with an SOL of 1 year from reasonable discovery. (HB 1062) (H. Judiciary Comm., Hearing Feb. 20, 2024; died in chamber).

Would eliminate the civil SOL for CSA and open a permanent revival window for all expired claims against all types of defendants. Prior version would also have removed limitations on damages in civil actions against charitable, educational, and public entities. (S 2932 sub for S 2853) (Passed in Senate, July 31, 2024; Passed out of House Comm. on Steering, Policy, & Scheduling, Aug. 29, 2024). 

Would eliminate the civil SOL for child sex abuse and open a permanent revival window for all expired claims against all types of defendants. (S 1038 & H 1614) (S. 1038 Joint Judiciary Comm. Hearing, Sept. 12, 2023).

Would extend the civil SOL for child and adult sexual abuse claims under Title IX to age 53. (H 1537) (Joint Judiciary Comm. Hearing, Sept. 12, 2023; Accompanied by Judiciary Comm. Study Order H 5032, to be completed by Dec. 31, 2024).

Would eliminate the criminal SOL for rape of a child and indecent assault and battery of a child. (S 1039) (Joint  Comm. Hearing, Sept. 5, 2023).

Would extend the civil SOL for trafficking to age 28. (S 1062) (Joint Judiciary Comm. Hearing, May 16, 2023; Accompanied by Judiciary Comm. Study Order, S 2612, Feb. 8, 2024; Discharged to Senate Rules Comm., Feb. 12, 2024).

Would eliminate the criminal SOL for rape and indecent assault and battery of a minor. (H 1536) (Accompanied by Senate Pub. Safety & Homeland Security Comm. Study Order, S 2775, May 13, 2024; Discharged to Senate Rules Comm., June 6, 2024).

Would extend the criminal SOL for incest to age 28. (H 1613) (Joint Judiciary Comm. Hearing, Sept. 12, 2023; Accompanied by Judiciary Comm. Study Order, H 4517, to be completed by Dec. 31, 2024).

Would extend the criminal SOL for sex trafficking to age 28. (S 1027) (Joint Judiciary Comm. Hearing, May 16, 2023; Accompanied by Judiciary Comm. Study Order, S 2753, May 2, 2024).

Would remove the $20k damage cap for CSA claims against charitable institutions. (H 1446) (Joint Judiciary Comm. Hearing, June 27, 2023).

Would eliminate the criminal and civil SOLs for CSA and permanently revive previously time-barred CSA civil claims as against all defendants. Would also remove limitations on damages in civil actions against charitable and public entities. (S 2853) (Introduced July 11, 2024; Replaced by S 2932, July 31, 2024, see above). 

Would extend the civil SOL for criminal sexual conduct committed against minors and adults to age 52, 10 years from accrual, or 7 years after discovery, and open a 2-year revival window for all expired claims. Also, if the perpetrator is convicted the SOL is eliminated. (HB 4482) (Passed out of H. Criminal Justice Comm., October 31, 2023). See CHILD USA 10/31 Testimony.

Would remove the 1-year notice of claim requirement for minor victims of criminal sexual conduct claims against the State. (HB 4487) (Passed out of H. Criminal Justice Comm., October 31, 2023; Passed in House, June 27, 2024). See CHILD USA 10/31 Testimony.

Would remove the 3-year SOL for minor victims of criminal sexual conduct claims against the State. Prior version was applicable to criminal sexual conduct committed against minors and adults. (HB 4484) (Passed out of H. Criminal Justice Comm., October 31, 2023). See CHILD USA 10/31 Testimony.

Would eliminate the criminal SOL for second and third degree criminal sexual conduct offenses against minors and adults committed on or after the effective date. Prior version would have been applicable to crimes committed before the effective date if the SOL was not already expired. (HB 4485) (Passed out of H. Criminal Justice Comm., October 31, 2023; Passed in House, June 27, 2024). See CHILD USA 10/31 Testimony.

Would remove sovereign immunity for criminal sexual conduct claims against a public university, college, or school district, or their employees or agents. Prior version would have removed sovereign immunity for criminal sexual conduct claims against any governmental agency, or their employee or agent. (HB 4486) (Passed out of H. Criminal Justice Comm., October 31, 2023; Passed in House, June 27, 2024). See CHILD USA 10/31 Testimony.

Would extend civil SOL for claims based on criminal sexual conduct to the later of 10 years from accrual, age 42, or 7 years from discovery. Would eliminate the SOL for claims based on criminal sexual conduct that resulted in a conviction. Would also open 1-year revival window from effective date the amendment. (SB1187) (Introduced & Referred to Sen. Comm. on Civil Rights, Judiciary, & Pub. Safety, Dec. 5, 2024; Passed in Senate, Dec. 13, 2024).

Would extend SOL for civil claims based on criminal sexual conduct against the state by providing exception to state tort claims act limitations. (SB1189) (Introduced & Referred to Sen. Comm. on Civil Rights, Judiciary, & Pub. Safety, Dec. 5, 2024; Passed in Senate, Dec. 13, 2024).

Would extend personal injury SOL for criminal sexual conduct to what is provided in SB 1187. (SB 1188) (Introduced & Referred to Sen. Comm on Civil Rights, Judiciary, & Pub. Safety, Dec. 5, 2024; Passed by Senate, Dec. 13, 2024).

Would expand the gross misdemeanor crime of surreptitious intrusion of minors and adults and extend the criminal SOL to 3 years after the crime or after reporting to police. (HF 111 & SF 294) (HF 111 Passed in House, Mar. 6, 2023; died in chamber) (SF 294 died in chamber).

Would eliminate the civil SOL for sexual abuse of minors and adults by a peace officer against all types of defendants and open a 5-year revival window for expired claims of sexual abuse of minors and adults against a peace officer. (HF 1136, HF 4607, & SF 4800) (died in committee).

Eliminated the criminal SOL for felony sexual battery or fondling of vulnerable minors and adults. Eliminated SOL for other sexual battery crimes only when DNA evidence identifies a perpetrator. (HB 1323) (Signed into Law on May 13, 2024).

Would  extend  the civil SOL for CSA, CSAM, and trafficking of minors to age 31 and open a 3-year revival window for expired claims. (HB 1162) (Passed in House, Feb. 28, 2024; Failed, April 10, 2024). 

Would eliminate the civil SOL for CSA, CSAM, and trafficking of minors and persons under the disability of unsoundness of mind. (HB 804) (Failed, Mar. 5, 2024).

Would eliminate the criminal SOL for felony sexual battery of minors and adults. (SB 2011 & HB 1466) (Failed, Mar. 5, 2024).

Would eliminate the criminal SOL for felony sexual battery of minors and adults when DNA evidence identifies a perpetrator. (HB 286) (Passed in House, Feb. 15, 2024; Failed, Apr. 2, 2024).

Would eliminate the criminal SOL for felony sexual battery of minors and adults. (HB 289) (Failed, Mar. 5, 2024).

Would eliminate the criminal SOL for sexual battery of 16 and 17-year olds by a therapist. (HB 1541 & HB 1536) (Failed, Mar. 5, 2024).

Resolution to amend the Missouri Constitution to permit a retrospective law and eliminate the civil SOL and open a permanent revival window for rape or sodomy of minors and adults, and child sexual abuse claims. (HJR 129) (died in committee).

Resolution to amend the Missouri Constitution to permit a retrospective law and eliminate the civil SOL and open a permanent revival window for rape or sodomy of minors and adults, and child sexual abuse claims. (SJR 88) (S. Judiciary Comm. Hearing, April 15, 2024; died in committee).

Resolution to amend the Missouri Constitution to extend the civil SOL by providing crime victims with the right to bring a civil claim against a defendant or any other person or entity who caused or contributed to cause the injury during a time frame no shorter than the criminal SOL. (SJR 64) (S. Judiciary Comm. Hearing, April 15, 2024; died in committee).

Would broaden its civil cause of action for childhood sexual abuse to include more CSA, trafficking, and CSAM crimes and extend the SOL for claims against perpetrators from age 31 to age 41. (HB 1617, SB 1245 & SB 906) (HB 1617 Passed out of H. Judiciary Comm, Feb. 27, 2024; Passed out of H. Rules Comm., April 2, 2024; died in chamber) (SB 1245 Passed out of S. Health and Welfare Comm., March 27, 2024; died in chamber) (SB 906 died in committee). See CHILD USA 2/5/24 HB 1617 Testimony.

Would broaden its civil cause of action for childhood sexual abuse to include more CSA and trafficking crimes and extend the SOL for claims against perpetrators from age 31 to age 36. (SB 831) (died in committee).

Would eliminate the civil SOL for CSA against all defendants and open a permanent revival window for expired claims. Would also broaden its civil cause of action for childhood sexual abuse to include more CSA and trafficking crimes and make any nondisclosure or nondisparagement clauses unenforceable.  (SB 933, SB 1063 & SB 1092) (died in committee).

Would eliminate the civil SOL for CSA claims against private non-perpetrator individuals and entities. (LB 174) (Judiciary Comm. Hearing, Feb. 22, 2023; Failed, Apr. 18, 2024). See CHILD USA Testimony.

Would remove sovereign immunity for CSA and extend the SOL against the State and its political subdivisions to age 33 (age of majority, 21, plus 12 years). (LB 341) (Judiciary Comm. Hearing, Feb. 24, 2023; Failed, Apr. 18, 2024). See CHILD USA Testimony.

Would eliminate the criminal SOL for human trafficking, including sex trafficking, of minors and adults. (S 1141 & A 2636) (died in committe; carried foward to future A 272 & S 1988).

Would extend the criminal SOL for felony criminal sexual contact and endangering child welfare from age 23 to age 28 (age of majority, 18, plus 10 years) or 2 years from discovery. (SB 1151) (died in committee).

Would create a separate crime for items depicting sexual exploitation or abuse of children with SOL of five years after the victim turns 18 or within two years of the discovery of the offense by the victim, whichever is later. Would also remove charitable immunity for that specific offense (S3823/A5004 ). 

Would eliminate the criminal SOL, extend the civil SOL to age 55, remove the notice of claim requirement, and open a 1-year revival window for sex trafficking offenses committed against minors and adults. (S 349 & A 1940) (S 349 Passed in Senate, May 31, 2023; Died in Assembly, Jan. 3, 2024; Passed out of S. Codes Comm., Jan. 29, 2024; Passed in Senate, June 5, 2024) (A 1940 Passed out of Assembly Codes Comm., June 8, 2023). See CHILD USA 2/5/24 S 349 Testimony.

Would eliminate the civil SOL for many child sexual abuse offenses and open a permanent revival window for expired claims. (A 01854 & S 06099) (A 01854 referred to Assembly Codes Comm., Jan. 3, 2024) (S06099 referred to Senate Codes Comm., May 2, 2024).

Would eliminate the criminal and civil SOL for many child sexual abuse crimes. (A 5429) (Referred to Assembly Codes Comm., Jan. 3, 2024).

Would eliminate the criminal SOL for all sex offenses against minors and for hindering the prosecution of sex offenses against minors, incest and use of a child in a sexual performance. Would add criminal liability for endangering welfare of a child in the 1st degree, concealing or hindering discovery of child sex abuse or evidence, and broaden criminal liability for non-profits for child sex abuse. Would also open a 3-year revival window for all expired claims, including those governed by an SOL of another jurisdiction, with a provision barring confidential settlements. Would extend the civil SOL where a child sex abuse victim has died from 3 years after death with an upper limit of age 21, to 6 years after death, but no later than age 24. (A 3637) (Referred to Assembly Codes Comm., Jan. 3, 2024).

Would extend the criminal SOL for some CSA crimes to age 33. (S 2910) (Passed out of S. Codes Comm., May 1, 2023; Referred to S. Codes Comm., Jan. 3, 2024).

Would remove sovereign immunity for negligent placement of a child within the foster care system. Would remove notification and more specific pleading requirements for CSA actions in the court of claims. (S 9210) (Passed out of S. Children & Families Comm., May 21, 2024; Referred to S. Judiciary Comm., June 3, 2024).

Would extend  the civil SOL for physician sexual abuse and sexual battery offenses to age 30. (SB 109) (Passed in Senate, April 24, 2024; Passed in House, Dec. 10, 2024).

Would extend the criminal SOL for failure to report CSA to age 22. Would add the crime of grooming and set the SOL for felony grooming at age 24 and misdemeanor grooming at age 22. (HB 322) (Passed in House, April 24, 2024; Passed in Senate, Dec. 18, 2024). See CHILD USA 12/2/24 Testimony &  CHILD USA 12/4/23 Testimony.

Eliminated the criminal SOL for CSA, trafficking, and CSAM when there is DNA identification or a confession. Also extended the criminal SOL for nonconsensual dissemination of private sexual images to age 45. (SB 1658) (Signed into Law on May 23, 2024).

Amended bill relating to sexual assault nurse would eliminate the criminal SOL for all felony sex crimes against children and adults, including CSAM and trafficking. (SB 993) (Amended in S. Conf. Comm., May 22, 2023; died in chamber).

Would eliminate the criminal SOL for sex trafficking of minors and adults and extend DNA tolling of the criminal SOL from 3 to 12 years after DNA identification. (SB 294) (died in committee).

Would eliminate the criminal SOL for all felony sex crimes against children, including CSAM and trafficking, and extend the DNA discovery rule for other crimes to 12 years after identification. (SB 716 & SB 1093) (died in committee).

Would extend the civil SOL for childhood sexual abuse or exploitation claims against employers and legal entities from age 20 to age 23. (HB 1539) (Passed in House, Mar. 6, 2023; died in committee).

House amended a resolution to propose a single amendment to the Pennsylvania Constitution to add a 2-year revival window for victims of child sex abuse and explicitly lift sovereign immunity for actions against the government. Prior Senate version of the resolution proposed the same amendment alongside 2 others. (SB 1) (Passed in Senate, Jan. 11, 2023; Amended Bill Passed in House, May 22, 2023). See CHILD USA 1/20 Testimony & 3/29 Testimony.

Would eliminate the civil SOL for sexual abuse of minors and adults and open a 2-year window for all expired sexual abuse claims. Would also prohibits non-disclosure agreements for sexual abuse unless a victim requests it. (SB 578).

As amended by the House, would open a two-year revival window for CSA claims (SB 186) (Passed in House as amended, July 3, 2024).

Would eliminate the civil SOL for child sexual abuse occurring on or after July 1, 2023. (SB 178 & HB 570) (SB 178 died in committee) (HB 570 H. Civil Justice Subcomm. Hearing, Mar. 21, 2023; died in chamber). See CHILD USA 3/13 Testimony.

Extended the civil SOL for trafficking of minors occurring on or after July 1, 2024 to age 48 (age of majority, 18, plus 30 years), and for trafficking occurring before that date to 3 years from discovery. (HB 1906 & SB 1801) (HB 1906 Signed into Law on April 23, 2024) (SB 1801 Substituted with HB 1906).

Eliminated the civil SOL for child sex abuse occuring on or after June 6, 2024. Prior version would have also opened a permanent revival window for expired claims. (HB 1618) (Signed into Law on March 26, 2024). See CHILD USA 2/3/23 Testimony, 2/14/23 Testimony, 3/17/23 Testimony, 3/29/23 Testimony & 2/22/24 Testimony.

Eliminated the criminal SOL for first, second, and third degree rape by a first responder of minors and adults. (SB 5937) (Signed into Law on March 26, 2024). See CHILD USA 1/15/24 Testimony &, 2/20/24 Testimony.

Eliminated the criminal SOL for trafficking crimes, including felony trafficking of a minor, felony commercial sexual abuse of a minor, felony promotion commercial sexual abuse of a minor, felony promoting travel for commercial sexual abuse of a minor, and misdemeanor permitting commercial sexual abuse of a minor. Extended the civil SOL for the trafficking cause of action by adding a 3-year discovery running from discovery of the act or the connection between their injury and the abuse. (SB 6006) (Signed into Law on March 26, 2024). See CHILD USA 1/15/24 Testimony, 2/15/24 Testimony, & 2/20/24 Testimony.

Would eliminate the civil SOL and revive childhood sexual abuse claims against a bankruptcy  estate of an organization chartered under federal law, i.e. the Boy Scouts of America. (SB 6046) (died in committee).

Would amend the Computer Crime and Abuse Act to add a civil cause of action for violations, including CSAM, and set the SOL at the earlier of 5 years after the last offense or 2 years after discovery. (HB 4273) (died in committee).

Would eliminate the civil SOL and revive childhood sexual abuse claims against any bankruptcy estate, including the Boy Scouts of America. (SB 308) (died in committee).

Would extend the civil SOL for sexual contact with a child to age 45 . (SB 302) (S. Mental Health, Substance Abuse Prevention, Children and Families Comm. Hearing, November 1, 2023; Failed, Apr. 15, 2024).

Would extend the criminal SOL by extending the DNA tolling rule to run from the however long the applicable SOL is after identification. (SB 1094 & HB 1192) (Failed, Apr. 15, 2024).

Would allow CSA victims in bankruptcy proceedings to continue conducting discovery, submit victim impact statements, and require forensic accountants to assess the debtor’s estate and nondebtor holdings. (HR 8077 Would Closing Bankruptcy Loopholes for Child Predators Act of 2024).

Would remove section 230 immunity for online platforms and app stores for sexual abuse or exploitation of children by intentionally, knowingly, recklessly, or negligently promoting or facilitating online child sexual exploitation, and permit civil claims with no SOL. (HR 7949 STOP CSAM Act of 2024 & S. 1199 STOP CSAM Act of 2023) (S. 1199 Passed out of S. Judiciary Comm., May 11, 2023).

Would remove Section 230 immunity for internet providers if they violate state or federal CSAM laws, and permit civil claims against providers with no SOL. (HR 2732 & S. 1207 EARN IT Act of 2023) (S. 1207 Passed out of S. Judiciary Comm., May 15, 2023)

Would incentivize states to eliminate criminal and civil SOLs for child sex abuse and revive time-barred civil claims. (HR 2920 Statutes of Limitation for Child Sexual Abuse Reform Act).

Would create civil cause of action for nonconsensual disclosure of “intimate digital depictions” or for perpetrating “digital forgeries” with SOL of 10 years after discovery or 10 years from reaching majority, whichever is later. (SB 3696 DEFIANCE Act of 2024) (Passed in Senate, July 23, 2024).

Would broaden the crime of sexual abuse of a minor, a ward, or an individual in Federal custody to include abuse by any person acting under color of law, with no criminal or civil SOL. (SB 4991 George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2024).

Would add the crime of disclosure of intimate digital depictions with no criminal SOL. (S. 4409 Preventing Deepfakes of Intimate Images Act).