Bill > H1444

This bill amends existing Massachusetts law to clarify governmental and charitable tort liability in civil actions involving the sexual abuse of a minor. Specifically, it adds provisions to Chapter 258 of the General Laws, which deals with claims against governmental entities, and Chapter 231, which covers civil procedure and tort liability for charitable organizations. The bill introduces language to explicitly include claims arising from the sexual abuse of a minor, as defined by a specific section of Chapter 260 of the General Laws (which outlines statutes of limitations), within the scope of these liability provisions. This means that when considering lawsuits for sexual abuse of a minor, the existing rules and limitations regarding claims against government bodies and charitable organizations will now specifically apply to these sensitive cases.