Statute of limitations increased for sexually assaulted children

The statute of limitations for victims who were sexually assaulted as children will increase under a bill passed by senators March 1.

LB612, introduced by Omaha Sen. Pete Pirsch, allows childhood victims of sexual or attempted sexual assault to bring civil action for injuries suffered until he or she is 32 years old.

Under the bill, criminal prosecution of a defendant is not required to maintain a victim’s civil action.

The bill passed on a 49-0 vote.