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HB154
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Amend KRS 413.249 to remove the statute of limitations for civil actions arising from childhood sexual assault or abuse.
Introduced: January 7, 2026
Last action: January 14, 2026
To Judiciary (H)
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This bill would remove the time limit for filing a civil lawsuit related to childhood sexual assault or abuse. Currently, state law sets a deadline for survivors to take legal action, and this change would allow them to sue at any point in their lives, no matter how much time has passed since the harm occurred. Who it may affect: survivors of childhood sexual assault or abuse and those who may be named in civil lawsuits related to such acts.
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Legislative History
Jan 7, 2026 · House
Introduced In House
Jan 7, 2026 · House
To Committee On Committees (H)
Jan 14, 2026 · House
To Judiciary (H)
Primary Sponsor
Lisa.Willner@kylegislature.gov
Co-sponsors (10)
Matt.Lockett@kylegislature.gov
chad.aull@kylegislature.gov
Tina.Bojanowski@kylegislature.gov
George.Brown@kylegislature.gov
lindsey.burke@kylegislature.gov
beverly.chesterburton@kylegislature.gov
Savannah.Maddox@kylegislature.gov
sarah.stalker@kylegislature.gov
Ashley.TackettLaferty@kylegislature.gov
Richard.White@kylegislature.gov
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