Oregon Bill Removes Time Limits for Sex Abuse Lawsuits: ‘Justice for What Happened to You Should Never Have an Expiration Date’

Oregon moves closer to ending limits on when sexual abuse, assault survivors can sue

Victims of child sex abuse or sexual assault would have unlimited time to sue their abusers — or institutions that enabled the abuse — under a bill that passed the Oregon House with overwhelming, often emotional, support Thursday.

Bill that would end statute of limitations for Oregon child sex abuse suits moves ahead

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A bill that would allow sexual assault survivors to report the abuse at any time has cleared the Oregon House. A group of state lawmakers unanimously approved House Bill 3582 after its third reading on Thursday. If it receives further support from the Oregon Senate and Gov. Tina Kotek, it could immediately remove the statute of limitations for victims of sexual abuse. Downtown Salem will nix free street parking later…

Oregon moves closer to ending limits on when sexual abuse and assault survivors can sue

Victims of child sex abuse or sexual assault would have unlimited time to sue their abusers — or institutions that enabled the abuse — under a bill that passed the Oregon House with overwhelming, often emotional, support Thursday.House Bill 3582 would put Oregon in league with a growing number of states expanding or eliminating statutes of limitations on civil actions for sexual assault or child sex abuse.“[The bill] says that from here forward,…

Oregon bill removes time limits for sex abuse lawsuits: ‘Justice for what happened to you should never have an expiration date’

The bill passed the Oregon House on Thursday and is now up for consideration in the Senate.