H 1446 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act relative to eliminating liability limits for abuse of a minor

This bill removes the legal liability caps that currently protect organizations in civil lawsuits involving the abuse of minors in Massachusetts. Specifically, it amends state law to ensure that entities cannot limit the amount of money they must pay out if they are found liable for sexual or physical abuse of a child. The change directly affects any organization that might be sued for such abuse, requiring them to face full financial responsibility without statutory limits. By eliminating these caps, the legislation aims to ensure that victims of abuse can recover the full extent of damages awarded by a court.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
Senate Passage
May 2024
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action May 20, 2024
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
7
Key actions
3
Committee
1
May 20, 2024
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Apr 1, 2024
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on The Judiciary
lower
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors

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