2018 Senate Bill 875

Expand grounds for sexual misconduct-related lawsuit against the state

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 27, 2018

Introduced by Sen. Margaret O’Brien (R-20)

To create exceptions to limitations on filing a claim against the state for sexual misconduct committed against a minor, including time limits for filing such a claim. Under the bill there would be no time limit, and claims could be brought in a manner that protected the victim's identity.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

March 1, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

March 14, 2018

Amendment offered

To make the bill retroactive to 1997, not 1993.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Sen. Patrick Colbeck (R-7)

To eliminate the retroactivity provisions of the bill.

The amendment failed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 29 to 6 (details)

To create exceptions to limitations on filing a claim against the state for sexual misconduct committed against a minor, including time limits for filing such a claim. Under the bill there would be no time limit, and claims could be brought in a manner that protected the victim's identity. The provisions for minors would be retroactive to 1997.

Received in the House

March 15, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Law and Justice