Relates to the statute of limitations for certain actions involving child abuse, medical neglect and medical negligence to minors; repealer

Summary

Provides that certain crimes of child abuse may be amended to give the plaintiff until they reach 55 years of age; provides that where acts or omissions giving rise to a claim and occurred in more than one jurisdiction, New York courts shall have jurisdiction where the plaintiff resided in this state for a substantial portion of childhood or received a substantial portion of the treatment or medical control in this state; voids any insurance policy which purports to exclude or limit coverage for certain claims where an action to recover damages for injury resulting from child abuse, including physical abuse, emotional abuse, medical neglect, or medical negligence committed against a person when such person was under eighteen years of age; makes related provisions.

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Amends the Criminal Procedure Law.

Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

Codes · New York State Assembly

Also referred to Codes · New York State Senate.

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Full history

1. Jan 14, 2026

   Referred to committee

   REFERRED TO CODES

   NY Assembly

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