Bill extending statute of limitations for childhood sexual abuse heads to Missouri Senate

By: Steph Quinn

Outlets: Missouri Independent

Published: March 11, 2026

Words: 849

Last Updated: 4 months, 3 weeks ago

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The Missouri House on Wednesday voted to advance a bill that would extend the statute of limitations for survivors of childhood sexual abuse to file civil action.

The bill, sponsored by Republican state Rep. Brian Seitz of Branson, would also decrease the statute of limitations for personal injury lawsuits and civil claims against insurance companies for uninsured or underinsured motorists.

Survivors of childhood sexual abuse currently have only 10 years after they turn 21 …

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