HB 4785

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HB 4785, known as the Cindy Clemishire Act, eliminates the statute of limitations for civil lawsuits related to personal injuries resulting from specific offenses against children or disabled individuals. It allows victims to file claims at any time for injuries resulting from sexual assault, human trafficking, or similar crimes. The bill also clarifies how such claims are treated under Texas civil law​.
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