Many states across the country are eliminating their statute of limitations for civil claims. Iowa should, too.
The game of tag is one of the most classic outdoor childhood games. Although it has many versions, traditionally speaking, one player is “it” and must tag other players to eliminate them. Generally, players cannot be tagged out if they are on the “safe base.”
Kids often complain and holler that the safe base is unfair. They have a point.
There is “safe base” in Iowa, but it is a dangerous one. You see, Iowa law creates a safe zone for the absolute worst – sexual predators. A sexual predator may be out and held accountable in one jurisdiction but cross the state line into Iowa and they are safe. Why? Because Iowa has one of the worst civil statutes of limitations (SOLs) for child sexual abuse. If your child or grandchild is sexually assaulted, they have until their 19th birthday to file a civil suit. Yep, you read that right — 19 – still a teenager. And likely still struggling in silence. The protection of Iowa’s archaic civil SOL is good news for child sexual predators and other bad actors. It is especially concerning given that the evidence-based research on trauma is clear – perpetrators silence their young victims with fear, shame, threats, and secrecy, sometimes for a lifetime.
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