1.    The period of limitations for an asbestos action that is not barred as of August 1, 2021, may not accrue, nor may the running of limitations commence, before the earlier of the date:

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a.    The exposed individual received a medical diagnosis of an asbestos-related impairment; b.    The exposed individual discovered facts that would have led a reasonable individual to obtain a medical diagnosis with respect to the existence of an asbestos-related impairment; or

c.    The date of death of the exposed individual having an asbestos-related impairment.

2.    This section does not revive or extend limitations with respect to any claim for asbestos-related impairment that was time-barred on August 1, 2021.