Bill Would Extend Statute of Limitations for Child Sex Abuse Claims

Atlanta Journal-Constitution
January 26, 2015

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Victims of childhood sexual abuse would have additional time to seek damages from their abusers under legislation introduced in the Georgia House on Monday.

House bill 17, by Rep. Jason Spencer, R-Woodbine, would extend the statute of limitations for civil suits from five years to 35 years for anyone who is sexual abused before the age of 18.

The bill, which has bipartisan support, also provides a two-year window for past victims to seek damages if they have not yet come forward.

Rep. Jason Spencer, R-Woodbine. PHOTO FROM SPENCER’S FACEBOOK PAGE

The bill would apply to victims of rape, sodomy, child molestation, pandering, incest and sexual battery.

Finally, victims of childhood sexual abuse would have access to records of any investigation related to the case. .