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California recently signed a new law that eliminates the statute of limitations for people to file a lawsuit for child sexual assault allegations. Read on to learn more about this important update.

A new California law was recently signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom that eliminates the statute of limitations for lawsuits involving child sexual assault. The new law applies only to sexual assaults that occur on or after Jan. 1, 2024, when the law took effect.

However, the law removes what advocates consider to be an unfair filing deadline that current California law places on child sexual abuse survivors. In many instances, survivors of childhood sexual abuse experience long-term effects from the abuse and may delay in reporting the abuse until much later in life. Many don’t think they will be heard or believed, or they may be too ashamed or embarrassed to come forth initially and speak out.

Thus, this new law will help accommodate those who have been affected by child sexual abuse and seek to pursue legal action. If you or your loved ones have any questions about these changes or any other sexual abuse laws, contact us at (619) 516-8166 for a confidential consultation to discuss your options.

For more information regarding these changes to California sexual abuse law, read on.

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“California’s move to eliminate the statute of limitations for survivors of child sexual abuse is monumental. It is a resounding ‘I believe you and I hear you.’ The legislature appreciates that most survivors are embarrassed to come forward and it takes them decades to find the courage to speak their truth. Now survivors won’t be time-barred by their trauma in their pursuit to hold their perpetrators accountable.” – Attorney Jessica Pride

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