SB 577: State Government.

The bill aims to amend the California code to provide better support for victims of childhood sexual assault. It shortens the time frame for filing a specified action to 22 years from the date the victim attains majority age or 3 years from the date they discover the psychological injury caused by the assault. For actions filed on or after April 15, 2025, against a public entity, the standard of liability is increased to gross negligence. Courts must consider specific factors when reviewing motions for remittitur, and judgments against public entities can be structured to be paid over time. The bill also requires cases filed by victims who attended the McLaren Children's Center or other juvenile facilities closed before January 1, 2020, to be filed on or before January 1, 2026. Additionally, the bill modifies the requirements for certificates of merit in cases involving victims 40 years…