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A 95582025–2026 SessionIN COMMITTEEREPUBLICAN

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

Introduced Jan 14, 2026Ari Brown (R-NY)

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.

Legislative Journey

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Floor
  4. Passed Chamber 1
  5. Passed Chamber 2
  6. Signed
Jan 14, 2026

REFERRED TO CODES

House