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DE HB359

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

6/5/2012

Primary Sponsor

Edward Bennett

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Origin

House of Representatives

146th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Waives sovereign immunity and Chapter 40 privileges for the State, political subdivisions, and school districts in civil actions involving childhood sexual abuse claims

  • Requires a finding of gross negligence against the legal entity as a condition for any award in these cases

  • Applies to claims brought to recover damages based on sexual abuse of a minor by an adult

  • Amends Section 8145 of Title 10 of the Delaware Code by adding subsection (d)

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 10 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Pleadings And Practice.

Last Action

Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House

6/5/2012

Committee Referrals

Judiciary6/5/2012

Full Bill Text

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