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Introduced
07/02/2020
07/02/2020
In Committee
07/09/2020
07/09/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to eliminate the statute of limitation in civil child sexual abuse cases. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill eliminates the statute of limitation in civil child sexual abuse cases in Massachusetts. It amends existing laws to allow victims to bring civil actions against their abusers or negligent supervisors at any time, regardless of when the abuse occurred. It also provides exceptions to damage caps for entities that were grossly negligent in supervising the person who committed the abuse. The bill aims to give victims more time to come forward and seek justice through the civil courts.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2953 (on 11/16/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2815 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2815.pdf |
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