“With this bill, Arizona is taking a stand to hold abusers accountable and provide justice to victims of child sexual abuse. This reform did not come easily, but progress on the really important issues rarely ever does. I want to thank Senator Boyer for his dedication to the children of Arizona,” he added.
H.B. 2466 extends the statute of limitations for child sexual abuse victims to 12 years—allowing them to seek justice until the age of 30.
The bill also provides a window for victims to file a civil action against their abusers until December 31, 2020. Some victims previously didn’t have the opportunity to seek justice because of a two-year limit.
Additionally, H.B. 2466 allows the filing of a civil lawsuit against an organization that knew or had notice that a person sexually abused a minor.
A good legislation that gives child sexual abuse victims a greater voice
Rep. T.J. Shope Shopped commented that the Arizona legislature passed a “good legislation that will allow victims more time to file suit against their abusers while at the same time providing safeguards for the innocent.”
