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MA H1829
Bill
Status
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
John Lawn
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AI Summary
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Eliminates the statute of limitations for civil lawsuits alleging sexual abuse of a minor, allowing victims to file suit at any time after the alleged abuse occurred
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Removes time limits for civil claims against defendants who negligently supervised a person who sexually abused a minor or whose conduct contributed to the abuse
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Applies retroactively to all cases regardless of when the abuse occurred, including cases previously barred by existing statutes of limitations
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Requires a finding of negligence to award damages against employers or supervisory entities in cases that would have been time-barred under prior law
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Amends Chapter 260, Sections 4C and 4C½ of the Massachusetts General Laws
Legislative Description
Eliminating the statute of limitation in civil child sexual abuse cases
Last Action
Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order
10/20/2025