An Act relative to tort actions for latent diseases

This bill amends Massachusetts law to extend the statute of limitations for certain lawsuits. Specifically, it changes the time limit for filing tort claims related to latent diseases caused by toxic exposures (like asbestos) from 3 years to 6 years. This directly affects individuals who develop illnesses years after exposure to harmful substances and seek legal compensation. The change applies to all such cases accruing before, on, or after the bill's effective date, including ongoing lawsuits.