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BILL · 2023–24 SESSION · LATEST VERSION E2SHB 1618

HB 1618: Childhood sexual abuse/SOL

Concerning the statute of limitations for childhood sexual abuse.

Summary

  • Eliminates the statute of limitations in civil actions for injury suffered as a result of childhood sexual abuse.
  • Applies prospectively to actions based on childhood sexual abuse that occurs on or after June 6, 2024.

From the Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill Report (E2SHB 1618), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 253, Laws of 2024
  1. IntroducedJan 26, 2023
  2. Out of committeeFeb 24, 2023
  3. Passed HouseMar 2, 2023
  4. Passed SenateFeb 29, 2024
  5. GovernorMar 26, 2024
  6. LawMar 26, 2024
Prime sponsor
Darya Farivar (D-46)
Introduced
January 26, 2023 in the House
Last action
March 26, 2024
Session law
Chapter 253, Laws of 2024
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1618, SHB 1618, E2SHB 1618

AN ACT Relating to providing access to justice for survivors of childhood sexual abuse;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Darya Farivar (D-46)

12 co-sponsors (11 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Tarra Simmons D-23Sharon Wylie D-49Liz Berry D-36Amy Walen D-48Mary Fosse D-38Melanie Morgan D-29Nicole Macri D-43Gerry Pollet D-46Beth Doglio D-22Julia Reed D-36Michelle Valdez R-26Tina Orwall D-33

Votes

House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 2, 2023
Version voted on: E2SHB 1618
82 Yea 14 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat56002
Republican261400
How each member voted

Yea (82)

Excused (2)

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House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed January 25, 2024
Version voted on: E2SHB 1618
93 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 5 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat56002
Republican37003
How each member voted

Yea (93)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 29, 2024
Version voted on: E2SHB 1618
49 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat29000
Republican20000
How each member voted

Yea (49)

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History

  1. Effective date 6/6/2024. (E2SHB 1618)
  2. Chapter 253, 2024 Laws. (E2SHB 1618)
  3. Governor signed. (E2SHB 1618)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (E2SHB 1618)
  5. President signed. (E2SHB 1618)
  6. Speaker signed. (E2SHB 1618)
  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (E2SHB 1618)
  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (E2SHB 1618)
  9. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (E2SHB 1618)
  10. WM - Majority; do pass. (E2SHB 1618)
  11. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (E2SHB 1618)
  12. Referred to Ways & Means. (E2SHB 1618)
  13. And refer to Ways & Means. (E2SHB 1618)
  14. LAW - Majority; do pass. (E2SHB 1618)
  15. First reading, referred to Law & Justice. (E2SHB 1618)
  16. Third reading, passed; yeas, 93; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 5. (E2SHB 1618)
  17. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (E2SHB 1618)
  18. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (E2SHB 1618)
  19. Returned to second reading for amendment. (E2SHB 1618)
  20. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on third reading. (E2SHB 1618)
  21. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (E2SHB 1618)
  22. By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading. (E2SHB 1618)
  23. Referred to Ways & Means. (E2SHB 1618)
  24. And refer to Ways & Means. (E2SHB 1618)
  25. Minority; without recommendation. (E2SHB 1618)
  26. Minority; do not pass. (E2SHB 1618)
  27. LAW - Majority; do pass. (E2SHB 1618)
  28. First reading, referred to Law & Justice. (E2SHB 1618)
  29. Third reading, passed; yeas, 82; nays, 14; absent, 0; excused, 2. (E2SHB 1618)
  30. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (E2SHB 1618)
  31. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (E2SHB 1618)
  32. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (SHB 1618)
  33. 2nd substitute bill substituted.
  34. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (E2SHB 1618)
  35. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (SHB 1618)
  36. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
  37. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (E2SHB 1618)
  38. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SHB 1618)
  39. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  40. Minority; without recommendation. (E2SHB 1618)
  41. Minority; do not pass. (E2SHB 1618)
  42. APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (E2SHB 1618)
  43. APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1618)
  44. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 1618)
  45. Minority; without recommendation. (SHB 1618)
  46. APP - Executive action taken by committee. (SHB 1618)
  47. Minority; without recommendation.
  48. Minority; do not pass.
  49. APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  50. APP - Executive action taken by committee.
  51. Referred to Appropriations. (SHB 1618)
  52. Referred to Appropriations.
  53. Minority; without recommendation. (SHB 1618)
  54. CRJ - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1618)
  55. CRJ - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  56. CRJ - Executive action taken by committee.
  57. Minority; without recommendation.
  58. First reading, referred to Civil Rights & Judiciary.

HB 1618 in other sessions

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