Honorable Todd Hunter, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
FROM:
John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB1984 by Martinez Fischer (Relating to the statute of limitations in a civil suit for sexual assault.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would extend the statute of limitations in a civil suit for sexual assault from five years to ten years. The bill would take effect September 1, 2009.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.