Adopts the State and Political Subdivisions Sexual Abuse Liability Act in Nebraska.
The bill adopts the State and Political Subdivisions Sexual Abuse Liability Act in Nebraska. It waives sovereign immunity for the state and political subdivisions for actions related to sexual abuse of children and individuals with developmental disabilities. It allows victims to bring tort claims against the state or political subdivisions, regardless of whether criminal prosecution has occurred. The act also redefines terms and harmonizes provisions, exempting actions from the Political Subdivisions Tort Claims Act and the State Tort Claims Act.
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