Civil practice; certain alleged acts by clergy members; extend statute of limitations

Also relevant to:Survivor (domestic or sexual violence)

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Plain-English Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to specific periods of limitation, so as to extend the statute of limitations for certain alleged acts by clergy members; to provide for liability for certain entities; to provide for the extension of certain claims; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Source: OpenStates · fetched March 4, 2026

Who it affects

Survivor (domestic or sexual violence)

Allows survivors of alleged sexual abuse by clergy members to bring claims that would otherwise be time-barred.

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Who This AffectsAI analysis

Survivor (domestic or sexual violence)directMajor impactHigh certainty
Allows survivors of alleged sexual abuse by clergy members to bring claims that would otherwise be time-barred.
“to extend the statute of limitations for certain alleged acts by clergy members”· Title
“to provide for the extension of certain claims”· Title

What the Bill Does

Extends the statute of limitations for certain alleged acts by clergy members.
Provides for liability for certain entities.
Extends the period for bringing certain claims.

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