Rhode Island S2616 amends the definition of sexual abuse and extends the statute of limitations for actions based on sexual abuse or exploitation of.

Rhode Island S2616 amends the definition of sexual abuse to include conduct that caused or contributed to sexual abuse, including negligent supervision. It extends the statute of limitations for actions based on sexual abuse or exploitation of a child. Claims against a perpetrator defendant can be brought within 35 years of the act or seven years from the time the victim discovered or reasonably should have discovered the injury.

Rhode Island S2616 amends the definition of sexual abuse and extends the statute of limitations for actions based on sexual abuse or exploitation of.

Rhode Island S2616 amends the definition of sexual abuse to include conduct that caused or contributed to sexual abuse, including negligent supervision. It extends the statute of limitations for actions based on sexual abuse or exploitation of a child. Claims against a perpetrator defendant can be brought within 35 years of the act or seven years from the time the victim discovered or reasonably should have discovered the injury.