SF 364: Modifying the periods of time to bring certain civil actions by victims of sexual abuse and other sexual offenses that occurred when the victim was a minor, entitling certain cases to a preference in trial order, and including effective date provisions

What it does

This bill modifies the periods of time to bring civil actions relating to victims of sexual abuse and other sexual offenses that occurred when the victim was a minor and entitles certain cases to a preference in trial order.1(12), a civil action for damages for injury suffered as result of sexual abuse or sexual exploitation by a counselor, therapist, school employee, or adult providing training or instruction can only be brought within five years after the date that the victim was either last treated by the counselor or therapist or last enrolled in or attended the school.

Senate subcommittee · named February 20, 2025

• Sen. Cherielynn Westrich (R) · cherielynn.westrich@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Jeff Taylor (R) · jeff.taylor@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Janice Weiner (D) · janice.weiner@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 3 for, 1 against

For: Iowa Coalition Against Sexual Assault; Iowa Integrated Health Planning and Advisory Council; VALOR Iowa

Against: Iowa Insurance Associates

In plain words

1. February 18, 2025Filed in the Senate and sent to the Judiciary committee
2. February 20, 2025Senate subcommittee named: Westrich, Taylor and Weiner
3. March 3, 2025Subcommittee recommended passing it