Public Law 119-73 (01/23/2026)

15 U.S.C. § 78aa–1

Special provision relating to statute of limitations on private causes of action

(a)

Effect on pending causes of action

section 78j(b) of this titleThe limitation period for any private civil action implied under that was commenced on or before , shall be the limitation period provided by the laws applicable in the jurisdiction, including principles of retroactivity, as such laws existed on .

(b)

Effect on dismissed causes of action

section 78j(b) of this titleAny private civil action implied under that was commenced on or before —
(1)
which was dismissed as time barred subsequent to , and
(2)
which would have been timely filed under the limitation period provided by the laws applicable in the jurisdiction, including principles of retroactivity, as such laws existed on ,
shall be reinstated on motion by the plaintiff not later than 60 days after .

June 6, 1934, ch. 404Pub. L. 102–242, title IV, § 476105 Stat. 2387(, title I, § 27A, as added , , .)

Editorial Notes

Constitutionality

For information regarding the constitutionality of certain provisions of this section, see the Table of Laws Held Unconstitutional in Whole or in Part by the Supreme Court on the Constitution Annotated website, constitution.congress.gov.