Massachusetts H1731 amends the victim of violent crime compensation law to provide compensation for childhood sexual abuse victims.
Massachusetts H1731 amends the victim of violent crime compensation law to provide compensation for childhood sexual abuse victims. The bill modifies the statute to consider the date when the claimant first connects the abuse to the harm suffered as the starting point for the three-year statute of limitations. It also allows for compensation if a licensed mental health professional confirms the claimant did not make the connection at the time of the abuse, consistent with typical victim responses.
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