MA S1169

Eliminates the statute of limitations for civil lawsuits alleging childhood sexual abuse, allowing survivors to file claims at any time after the alleged abuse occurred

Removes the $100,000 damages cap for childhood sexual abuse claims against public entities and charitable organizations under the Massachusetts Tort Claims Act

Extends unlimited filing time to claims against entities that negligently supervised abusers or whose conduct contributed to the abuse of a minor

Applies retroactively to abuse that occurred before the law's effective date, regardless of whether previous statutes of limitations had already expired

Requires a finding of negligence to recover damages from an employer/supervisor entity in cases that would have been time-barred under prior law; effective date July 31, 2026