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

HD 3317, titled "An Act relative to eliminating liability limits for abuse of a minor," amends Massachusetts law to remove financial damage caps in civil lawsuits involving sexual abuse of minors. The bill specifically targets claims defined under Section 4C of Chapter 260 (sexual abuse of a minor) by adding that such cases "shall not be subject to a limitation on damages." This change directly affects victims of minor sexual abuse and their legal representatives in civil court, ensuring they can seek full compensation without financial limits imposed by current law. The key mechanism is a targeted amendment to Section 85K of Chapter 231, overriding existing damage restrictions for these specific claims.