Massachusetts S106 amends laws to prevent sexual abuse by adults in positions of authority or trust.

Massachusetts S106 amends existing laws to establish a cause of action for individuals under the age of 19 or under 22 with special needs who are sexually abused by adults in positions of authority or trust. This includes teachers, administrators, and similar roles in public or private schools, and employees of various state departments and institutions. The bill ensures that victims are deemed incapable of consent in civil actions.

Massachusetts S106 amends laws to prevent sexual abuse by adults in positions of authority or trust.

Massachusetts S106 amends existing laws to establish a cause of action for individuals under the age of 19 or under 22 with special needs who are sexually abused by adults in positions of authority or trust. This includes teachers, administrators, and similar roles in public or private schools, and employees of various state departments and institutions. The bill ensures that victims are deemed incapable of consent in civil actions.