Illinois House Bill HB3064

Illinois 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 2/6/25
• Refer: 2/6/25
• Refer: 3/4/25
• Refer: 3/21/25

Caption

LIMITATIONS-ADULT SEX OFFENSES

Summary

HB3064 would create a new Section 13-202.4 in the Illinois Code of Civil Procedure to revive certain civil claims that are currently time-barred. The revived claims would be those alleging intentional or negligent acts or omissions causing physical, psychological, or other injury or condition resulting from conduct that would constitute a sex offense under Article 11 of the Criminal Code of 2012 or incest. The bill applies to claims barred as of the effective date because the statute of limitations has already expired. The bill also sets a specific filing window for these revived actions: they may be filed no earlier than 6 months and no later than 18 months after the effective date of the amendatory Act. It further provides that if a prior action was dismissed before the effective date as time-barred, that dismissal would not prevent the revived claim from being brought under the new section.

Impact

If enacted, HB3064 would alter Illinois limitations law by creating a temporary revival period for otherwise expired civil lawsuits arising from sex offenses and incest. This would affect defendants who may face new civil exposure for older conduct, and it would give survivors a limited opportunity to pursue damages for injuries tied to sexual abuse or related misconduct. The bill would add a new statutory exception to the general rule that expired claims cannot be filed.

Sentiment

Based on the bill text and the absence of recorded committee debate or votes, the measure appears to be framed as a survivor-focused civil remedy with a protective purpose. The caption and substance suggest support for expanding access to the courts for victims of sexual abuse and incest whose claims were previously barred by time limits. No contrary sentiment is documented in the provided materials.

Contention

The main point of contention would likely be the revival of expired claims, which can raise fairness and due-process concerns for potential defendants because evidence may be older and litigation exposure is reopened after the normal limitations period. Supporters would likely emphasize access to justice for survivors of sex offenses and incest, while opponents may focus on finality, stale claims, and the burden on accused parties. No specific committee objections or recorded votes are provided here.