California lawmakers have enacted a significant change to civil sexual assault litigation that took effect on January 1, 2026. Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law, Assembly Bill 250 (“AB 250”), in which adult survivors of sexual assault may again be able to pursue civil lawsuits that would otherwise be barred by the statute of limitations. The legislation creates a limited two-year “revival” or “look-back” period, allowing certain previously expired claims to be filed between January 1, 2026, and December 31, 2027.

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