Bills › 91st General Assembly

SF 512Signed by Governor · June 2, 2026

Relating to statutes of limitations in civil actions

Sponsored by the Senate Judiciary Committee

Topics:Courts & civil law

Same legislation: SSB 1179

Where it is now

  1. Done: IntroducedFebruary 24, 2025
  2. Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 24, 2025
  3. Done: Senate committeeMarch 4, 2025
  4. Done: Passes the SenateMarch 10, 202533–14
  5. Done: House committeeMarch 20, 2025
  6. Done: Passes the HouseApril 14, 202693–0
  7. Done: To the GovernorMay 5, 2026
  8. Done: Signed into lawJune 2, 2026

Signed into law What’s a funnel?

What changed before it passed The bill as introduced compared with the version both chambers passed.

Amendments · 3

1 adopted · 0 failed · 2 never voted on. Newest first.

  • S-5179 · filed April 15, 2026 by
    AI summary This amendment changes the effective year from 2025 to 2026. It also adds a rule stating that this section does not change laws regarding when a legal claim begins, including the discovery rule.
    Never voted on
  • H-8356 · filed April 14, 2026 by
    AI summary This amendment changes the effective year from 2025 to 2026. It also adds a rule stating that this bill should not change existing laws regarding when a legal claim begins, including the discovery rule.
    Adopted
    April 14, 2026
  • S-3020 · filed March 10, 2025 by Sen. Janet Petersen (D)
    AI summary This amendment adds a rule that there is no time limit for filing lawsuits for damages resulting from sexual abuse, human trafficking, or the sexual exploitation of a minor. It also revives certain legal claims that were previously barred because the deadline to file had already passed.
    Never voted on