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HB 7431 Failed

AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- CAUSES OF ACTION

Introduced
In Committee
Floor
Crossed Over
Passed
Enacted

Creates "Harter's Law" to extend the civil statute of limitations, for injuries resulting from first degree child abuse, to thirty-five (35) years and cap civil damages recovery at five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000).

Chamber
House
Introduced
Jan 30, 2026
Last action
Apr 16, 2026 — 04/16/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Sponsor
Robert Craven D
Session
2026
Momentum
5 · Stalled