Plain English Breakdown
The effective date is not provided in the source material, so when this change takes effect remains unknown based on these documents alone.
Extending Time Limits for Claims Against Public Entities
This bill changes the deadline to file a claim against a public entity from six months to one year for cases involving death, personal injury, or property damage.
What This Bill Does
- Removes the rule that requires claims about death or injuries to be filed within six months.
- Sets a new requirement that all claims must be presented no later than one year after they happen.
Who It Names or Affects
- People who want to file legal claims against public entities
- Public entities that receive these claims
Terms To Know
- Government Claims Act
- The existing law that sets rules for when a public entity is responsible for harm and how to file complaints.
- Accrual of the cause of action
- The time when an event happens or damage occurs, starting the clock for filing a claim.
Limits and Unknowns
- This change does not apply if another law specifically sets a different deadline.
- The text does not state which specific public entities are covered beyond general references to 'public entity'.