HB538
Statute of limitations; sexual abuse of a minor, act by a person of authority.
Status:
In House
Latest Action:
Jan. 27, 2026
House: Placed on Courts of Justice Agenda
Chief Patron:
Karen Hamilton (R)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. Statute of limitations; sexual abuse of a minor; act by a person of authority.
Provides that an action for an injury to a person resulting from sexual abuse occurring during the infancy of such person by a person of authority may be brought at any time without limitation.-
Bill History
- 01/13/2026 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103305D
- 01/13/2026 - House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- 01/21/2026 - House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB538)
- 01/22/2026 - House: Assigned HCJ sub: Civil
- 01/22/2026 - House: Placed on Courts of Justice Agenda
- 01/26/2026 - House: Subcommittee recommends reporting (8-Y 2-N)
- 01/27/2026 - House: Placed on Courts of Justice Agenda
