An Act eliminating the statute of limitation in civil child sexual abuse cases
This bill removes the time limit for survivors of child sexual abuse to file civil lawsuits in Massachusetts, allowing them to seek compensation regardless of how much time has passed since the abuse occurred. It also extends this right to sue negligent supervisors or employers who failed to prevent the abuse, provided there is proof of their negligence. The law applies to cases that happened before, during, or after the bill's passage, ensuring that past incidents are not barred by previous expiration dates.
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
Floor votes
How they voted
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 · 4 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
John Lawn
DDemocratic
Co
Carol Doherty
DDemocratic
Co
Lindsay Sabadosa
DDemocratic
Co
Sam Montaño
DDemocratic
Co
Vanna Howard
DDemocratic
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