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MA S1062
MA S1062Extending the statute of limitations for certain actions involving international human rights abuses
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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to extend the statute of limitations for certain actions involving international human rights abuses. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill extends the statute of limitations for certain civil actions involving international human rights abuses, including trafficking of persons for forced labor or services, sexual servitude, torture, genocide, war crimes, extrajudicial killings, and crimes against humanity. The bill allows these actions to be brought within 10 years of the victim being freed from the abuse or, if the victim was a child, within 10 years after they turn 18. The bill also allows for the retroactive application of these extended statutes of limitations, and provides for the recovery of reasonable attorneys' fees and costs for prevailing plaintiffs.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2612 (on 02/08/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1062 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1062.pdf |
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