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Should Alleged Victims of Child Sex Abuse Have More Time to Sue? Soon Voters May Decide

By Jamie Bittner
Fox 43 TV
January 13, 2021

https://www.fox43.com/article/news/should-alleged-victims-of-child-sex-abuse-have-more-time-to-sue-soon-voters-may-decide/521-0ed88dfe-1e3c-4164-ab06-1f911aee6757

The amendment would allow alleged victims of child sex abuse more time to file lawsuits. However, critics say it could take away rights of the accused.

https://www.fox43.com/article/news/should-alleged-victims-of-child-sex-abuse-have-more-time-to-sue-soon-voters-may-decide/521-0ed88dfe-1e3c-4164-ab06-1f911aee6757

Voters may soon decide if alleged victims of child sexual abuse will have more time to file civil lawsuits against the people or organizations they are accusing. However, critics voiced concern the proposal could tip the scales of justice towards the accuser while taking away rights of the accused.

House Bill 14 is a joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution that would establish a 2-year-long window in which civil claims arising from child sexual abuse could then be asserted even if they had previously been barred by a statute of limitations.

The House Judiciary Committee moved the legislation to the full House on a vote of 24-1. The proposal by Republican Rep. Jim Gregory of Blair County has received bipartisan support with cosponsor Democrat Rep. Mark Rozzi of Berks County. In an interview with FOX43 both lawmakers noted that the proposal is something victims have been fighting for over 20 years.

 

 

 

 

 




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