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MA H1830
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
John Lawn
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AI Summary
- Removes the $100,000 damages cap for claims of sexual abuse of a minor against charitable organizations under Chapter 231, Section 85K
- Eliminates the $100,000 damages limitation for sexual abuse of a minor claims against public employers, including the MBTA, under Chapter 258
- Adds sexual abuse of a minor by a public employee or contractor to the list of claims not subject to immunity exceptions under Chapter 258, Section 10
- Uses the definition of "sexual abuse of a minor" from Section 4C of Chapter 260 of the General Laws
- Filed by Representative John J. Lawn, Jr. (10th Middlesex) on 1/15/2025; similar legislation was previously filed as Senate No. 916 in 2023-2024
Legislative Description
Relative to governmental and charitable tort liability
Last Action
Hearing scheduled for 06/17/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
10/20/2025
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/27/2025
Full Bill Text
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