Child sexual abuse; statute of limitations extended and further provided for, certain time-barred civil claims revived

Summary

The Hidden Predators Act lengthens the time survivors have to file civil lawsuits for abuse that occurred before age 19, and, if a constitutional amendment passes, it lets previously barred claims be filed by a set deadline. It applies to actions against the alleged abuser and against organizations that may have been negligent. The change aims to give survivors more opportunity for justice despite delayed disclosure.

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