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Bill > S1038
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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 eliminate the statute of limitation in civil child sexual abuse cases. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill eliminates the statute of limitations in civil child sexual abuse cases in Massachusetts. It amends the state's laws to allow for such lawsuits to be filed at any time after the alleged abuse occurred, regardless of when the abuse occurred or whether the statute of limitations had previously expired. The bill also specifies that entities that employed or supervised the alleged abuser can only be held liable for damages if there is a finding of negligence on the part of the entity.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
House concurred (on 05/22/2024)
Official Document
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1038 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1038.pdf |
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