Bill > S1060

This bill modifies Section 85K of Chapter 231 of the Massachusetts General Laws, which concerns charitable immunity (a legal doctrine that limits the financial liability of non-profit organizations in civil lawsuits). Specifically, the bill removes the existing liability limitations for legal cases involving sexual abuse, meaning that charitable organizations would no longer be protected from full financial damages in lawsuits related to sexual abuse. By adding language that explicitly states that the previous immunity restrictions shall not apply to causes of action arising from sexual abuse, the bill aims to make it easier for victims of sexual abuse to seek complete financial compensation from charitable organizations, potentially holding these organizations more accountable for instances of sexual abuse that may have occurred within their institutions or by their representatives.

Budget and Finance, Justice

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S1060