H1829

Eliminating the statute of limitation in civil child sexual abuse cases

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Eliminates the statute of limitation in civil child sexual abuse cases in Massachusetts.

This bill removes the time limit for filing civil lawsuits related to child sexual abuse in Massachusetts. It allows victims to sue regardless of when the abuse occurred or if the legal time limit has passed. The bill also permits damages against entities that employed or supervised the abuser if found negligent. This change applies to all cases, regardless of when the alleged abuse took place.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Jun 17, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on The Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 26

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27)

Oct 20, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 06/17/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2

Oct 20, 2025

House

Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order