Bill > H1830

This bill modifies existing Massachusetts state law to remove damage limitations for sexual abuse claims involving minors across multiple legal contexts. Specifically, the bill amends three sections of Massachusetts General Laws to ensure that claims of sexual abuse of a minor, as defined in section 4C of chapter 260, are not subject to the standard $100,000 cap on damages. The changes apply to governmental entities like the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority and to claims involving public employees or contractors. By removing these damage limitations, the bill aims to provide greater legal recourse and potential financial compensation for victims of sexual abuse who were minors at the time of the abuse, effectively eliminating a financial barrier that might have previously restricted their ability to seek full compensation for harm suffered. This legislative change represents an important step in supporting and protecting minors who have experienced sexual abuse by removing monetary restrictions on their ability to seek justice through the legal system.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H1830