A bill for an act modifying the periods of time to bring civil actions by victims of sexual abuse and including effective date provisions.

House File 462 (HF462) was a bill introduced in the Iowa House of Representatives on February 19, 2025, aiming to change the time limits for victims of sexual abuse to file civil lawsuits. The bill was referred to the Judiciary Committee but did not progress further and ultimately did not become law.

Positive media analysis is being generated.

Although direct media critiques of HF462 are not found, opponents of similar bills elsewhere have expressed concerns that removing or extending statutes of limitations could lead to challenges in court, such as faded memories and lost evidence, potentially making it difficult to ensure fair trials for the accused.