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DE HB12
Bill
Status
3/10/2009
Primary Sponsor
Gregory Lavelle
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AI Summary
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Amends Delaware Code Title 10 section 8145 to allow civil actions for damages based on childhood sexual abuse against the State and its political subdivisions, including school districts, for a two-year period beginning July 1, 2011.
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Eliminates sovereign immunity and Chapter 40 privileges and immunities for the State and political subdivisions in childhood sexual abuse cases, provided there is a finding of gross negligence by the legal entity.
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Applies to actions brought by victims of childhood sexual abuse committed by adult public sector employees during the specified two-year window.
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Includes severability clause to preserve the validity of remaining provisions if any portion is found invalid.
Legislative Description
An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Conduct Of Officers And Employees.
Last Action
Introduced and Assigned to House Administration Committee in House
3/10/2009