California tightens rules around childhood sex-abuse claims after backers’ concerns
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California lawmakers approved an overhaul of the 2019 law extending the statute of limitations for childhood sexual abuse claims, adding a requirement that victims over 40 show the public entity knew of the misconduct and failed to act, and authorizing penalties for fraudulent lawsuits; the bill avoids capping payouts and now goes to Gov. Newsom for approval.
- California lawmakers vote to change childhood sex abuse law Los Angeles Times
- Abuse survivors won more power to sue. Now cities face a financial reckoning. The Washington Post
- California Passed a Law to Help Abuse Victims. It’s Costing Taxpayers Billions. WSJ
- California lawmakers strike a deal that keeps child abuse lawsuits alive CalMatters
- California Legislature passes amended 2019 child sex abuse law, sends to Newsom Sacramento Bee
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