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MA S2932

MA S2932
Eliminating the statute of limitation in civil child sexual abuse cases


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Introduced
07/31/2024
In Committee
07/31/2024
Crossed Over
07/31/2024
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

Eliminating the statute of limitation in civil child sexual abuse cases

AI Summary

This bill eliminates the statute of limitations for civil lawsuits related to the sexual abuse of minors. It amends the existing law to allow such civil actions to be brought "at any time after the acts alleged to have caused an injury or condition." The bill also applies this change retroactively, allowing claims that would have previously been barred by the statute of limitations to be brought forward, though damages against entities or individuals that employed or supervised the alleged abuser would only be awarded if there is a finding of liability on their part.

Sponsors (13)

Other Sponsors (1)

Rules (Senate)

Last Action

No further action taken (on 12/31/2024)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S2932
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S2932.pdf
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