Bill 27: An Act to Amend the Limitation of Actions Act

This bill primarily affects individuals and organizations that may face civil liability for historical abuse or intimate partner violence rather than typical commercial businesses. Organizations such as churches, schools, group homes, sports clubs, or care facilities operating in New Brunswick that employed or supervised individuals who may have committed assault or sexual abuse could face claims with no time ceiling — including claims arising from events decades in the past. For smaller operators like private tutors, personal care workers, or coaches who work closely with vulnerable individuals, this means past conduct could resurface as a legal claim at any time. Businesses are not directly regulated day-to-day, but risk management, insurance coverage, and record-keeping practices may need to be reviewed in light of indefinite exposure to civil claims.