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2021 SESSION
HB 2073 Wrongful death statute of limitations; criminal investigations by law enforcement.
Introduced by: Kelly K. Convirs-Fowler | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles | history
SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:
Wrongful death statute of limitations; criminal investigations by law enforcement; emergency. Provides that in a civil action for the wrongful death of an injured person such action may be brought by a personal representative of a decedent within two years after the death of the person or, if applicable, within two years of the conclusion of a criminal investigation by law enforcement of such death, whichever is longer. Under current law, a wrongful death action must be brought within two years of the death of the decedent. The bill contains an emergency clause.
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Wrongful death statute of limitations; criminal investigations by law enforcement. Provides that, in a civil action for the wrongful death of an injured person, such an action may be brought by a personal representative of a decedent within two years of the conclusion of a criminal investigation of such death, if applicable. Under current law, a wrongful death action must be brought within two years of the death of the decedent.