Statutes of Limitation for Child Sexual Abuse Reform Act

# Statutes of Limitation for Child Sexual Abuse Reform Act (HR 5560) - Summary **What the Bill Would Do** This bill aims to reform the legal time limits (called "statutes of limitation") that govern when child sexual abuse cases can be filed in court. Currently, these time limits vary by state and often prevent survivors from pursuing legal action years or decades after abuse occurred. The bill would extend or eliminate these time restrictions, allowing abuse survivors more opportunity to bring cases to court later in life. **Who It Affects** The primary beneficiaries would be adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse who may have discovered their trauma years after it occurred or delayed reporting due to psychological effects of abuse.

The bill would also affect schools, institutions, organizations, and individuals accused of abuse by potentially extending the window during which they can be sued. **Current Status** As of now, HR 5560 is in committee, meaning it has been assigned to the relevant congressional committee for review and debate but has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. The bill was introduced by Representative Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA).