Amends TCA Title 28, Chapter 3; Title 39 and Title 40.
Tennessee SB1234 amends existing law to revive civil actions for injuries or illnesses resulting from sexual assault that occurred when the victim was 18 or older, allowing these actions to be filed between six months and two years after July 1, 2025, even if previously dismissed as time-barred. The bill specifically defines "sexual assault" to include various offenses such as rape and sexual battery. This legislation affects individuals who have experienced sexual assault and whose claims are currently barred by the statute of limitations.
Tennessee SB1234 amends existing law to revive civil actions for injuries or illnesses resulting from sexual assault that occurred when the victim was 18 or older, allowing these actions to be filed between six months and two years after July 1, 2025, even if previously dismissed as time-barred. The bill specifically defines "sexual assault" to include various offenses such as rape and sexual battery. This legislation affects individuals who have experienced sexual assault and whose claims are currently barred by the statute of limitations.
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