STATUTE OF LIMITATION REFORM NEWS ARCHIVE
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June 7, 2022 | Germany | Church convicts Catholic ex-priest of abusing boy for years | Denvergazette
November 23, 2021 | Malta | Statute of limitations on sexual abuse of minors set to be extended | John Paul Cordina
October 20, 2021 | Israel | Statute of limitations for sexual crimes against minors to be extended | Jerusalem Post Staff
July 27, 2021 | Greece | Tougher sentences for sexual offenses | Stavros Papantoniou
July 15, 2021 | Croatia | Law On Civilian Homeland War Victims Passed | HINA
July 13, 2021 | Malta | Just compensation for abuse – Mark Said | Mark Said
July 9, 2021 | Fiji | HRADC calls for review of statute of limitations | Ritika Pratap
July 6, 2021 | Australia | Australia: Is there a Statute of Limitations for criminal offences in New South Wales? | Ugur Nedim and Sonia Hickey
July 5, 2021 | Malta | ‘Scrap prescription in child abuse cases’: foundation in memory of murdered girl | Staff reporter
July 5, 2021 | Malta | [WATCH] ‘Compromise’ prescription on sex crimes suitable, minister says | Laura Calleja
July 1, 2021 | International | Sexual abuse: longer statute of limitations sought | Julien Carette & Delano staff
June 30, 2021 | Luxembourg | MP Nancy Arendt demands in-depth analysis on sexual abuse of minors and adults | Diana Hoffmann
June 28, 2021 | Malta | Statute of limitations for child sex crimes to be extended | Jessica Arena
June 3, 2021 | Romania | Romania Scraps Statute of Limitations for Human Trafficking | Marcel Gascón Barberá
May 20, 2021 | Spain | Spain extends statute of limitations for child abuse | AFP
April 15, 2021 | Spain | Spain passes child abuse law backed by UK pianist | Victoria Bisset
March 26, 2021 | Nepal | Break the cycle of impunity for rape: Repeal statute of limitations | The Himalayan
March 9, 2021 | Argentina | Ex-priest controversially cleared of ‘outrageous sexual abuse’ charges by court | Buenos Aires Times
March 9, 2021 | Austrailia | Evidence shows mental illness isn’t a reason to doubt women survivors | The Conversation
February 25, 2021 | Greece | Greece to Toughen Laws on Sex Crimes After Wave of Abuse Allegations | Reuters
February 14, 2021 | France | Victorious Angels ‘raped’ by model agency boss Gérald Marie take on archaic French legal system | Emily Kent Smith
February 12, 2021 | France | France shows willingness to finally set age of consent, at 15 | RFI
US NATIONAL NEWS
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February 25, 2022 – EDITORIAL: Establish legal fund for sex abuse victims | Gazette Editorial Board
February 22, 2022 – General Assembly will again not consider modifying limitations on sexual assault lawsuits | Joe Wojtas
February 11, 2022 – Senate Judiciary Committee recommends bill to remove child sex abuse statute of limitations | Marie Feyche
February 11, 2022 – Lawmakers look to ax time limit for civil child sex abuse cases | Rose Wagner
February 4, 2022 – Opinion: Statutes of limitations for sex crimes further punish survivors. It’s time to end them | Rachel Korberg
December 17, 2021 – For male survivors of sexual assault, shame and stigma makes coming forward | David Artavia
November 30, 2021 – Male survivors unite to expose sexual abuse at college football’s biggest rivals | Audra Heinrichs
November 22, 2021 – “Procession” Exposes “Failed Legal System” in Catholic Sex Abuse Scandal | Dan Clarendon
October 28, 2021 – Durbin, Blackburn Introduce Bipartisan Bill Eliminating Limits To Justice For Child Sex Abuse Victims Act | durbin.senate.gov
October 28, 2021 – Capito, Gillibrand Author Bill To Combat Child Sexual Abuse, Support Victims’ Pursuit Of Justice | capito.senate.gov
October 4, 2021 – Statutes of Limitations in Personal Injury Civil Lawsuits – What Are They? | Innews.com
August 22, 2021 – U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Representative Gwen Moore Announce Legislation to Encourage States to End Statute of Limitations for Child Sexual Abuse | Goldrushcam.com
August 19, 2021 – Gillibrand introduces bill that would end statute of limitations for child sexual abuse cases | FL1 News
August 18, 2021 – Gillibrand: Encourage states to end statutes of limitations for childhood sex abuse | Nick Reisman
August 14, 2021 – Overdue Justice for Sexual Abuse Survivors: States Repeal Statutes of Limitations Throughout the Country | David Clohessy
July 23, 2021 – System failure: How federal laws shield sexual predators like Dr. Larry Nassar | Marci Hamilton
May 31, 2021 – Blas pens 5 bills to toughen laws on sexual crimes against minors | Phill Leon Guerrero
May 3, 2021 – How to help victims of sexual abuse get justice: Eliminate statute of limitations | Marci Hamilton
March 8, 2021 – False memory is a weapon often used to discredit sexual assault survivors | Amber Schultz
March 5, 2021 – Panelists call for reckoning on abuse of Native American children at Catholic boarding schools | Lucy Grindon
February 25, 2021 – Boy Scouts Cease-Fire With Abuse Victims Committee at Risk | Peg Brickley
January 30, 2021 – A Vanishing Priest, a Wall of Secrecy and a 25-Year-Old Abuse Case | Jenn Morson
November 1, 2020 – Trump Signs Reform Bill After Nassar Sexual Abuse Scandal, Aims To Reshape US Olympic Committee | Megan Manning
May 6, 2020 – New bill would put $5 billion toward fighting online child abuse | By Adi Robertson
December 2, 2019 – 15 States Make it Easier to Sue Church for Sex Abuse | Associated Press
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ALABAMA
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March 9, 2022 – Advocates want Alabama lawmakers to extend childhood sexual assault statute of limitations | Madison Neal
February 18,2022 – Guest opinion: Support Alabama bill to increase the period when a sexual abuse survivor can sue | Meredith Cummings
ALASKA
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ARIZONA
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January 19, 2021: Tucson Diocese being sued for racketeering over alleged sex abuse | Jerod MacDonald-Evoy
December 30, 2020: The Opportunity to Take Advantage of the Window in Child Sex Abuse Cases in Arizona is Rapidly Drawing to a Close | Joseph H. Saunders
December 21, 2020 – Time running out for some sex abuse victims to file suit | Howard Fischer
December 18, 2020 – Child sex abuse survivors have until Dec. 30 to file claim in Arizona | Nicole Crites
February 14, 2020 – Arizona Survivors of Abuse Have Opportunity to Seek Justice and Healing | Joseph Saunders
January 30, 2020 – Abused in Scouting: Arizona Survivors Face New Deadline to Seek Justice | Nicole Crites
November 24, 2019 – Legislature looks to update sex assault laws | Howard Fischer
November 23, 2019 – Governor’s task force recommends changes to arizona sex-abuse laws | Howard Fischer
ARKANSAS
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May 13, 2021 – Victims of childhood sex abuse feel hopeful after state law changes civil statute of limitations | Hunter Hoagland
May 11, 2021 – Legislature opens door to expanded legal action against organizations that harbored child sex abusers | Max Brantley
CALIFORNIA
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June 27, 2022 | Ex-teacher accused of sex abuse seeks to block release of employment record |Jeremiah Dobruck
June 25, 2022 | Hanna Boys Center named in additional child abuse allegations, along with other Catholic institutions | Chase Hunter
June 9, 2022 | Lawsuit: LA shelter for kids was a den for sexual abuse | Christopher Weber and Stefanie Dazio Associated Press
February 22, 2022 – For Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Assault, AB218 Is a Chance for Justice | liherald
February 18, 2022 – Sexual assault: statute of limitations | Assembly Member Wicks
January 12, 2022 – Kin of dead sex abuse victim sue under new California law | Independent
December 17, 2021 – Local survivor working to end statute of limitations for child sexual abuse crimes | KSBY
August 5, 2021 – Justice for Child-Abuse Victims | Timothy C. Hale, S.B.
July 2, 2021 – LA Judge Rules Childhood Sex Abuse Statute Allowing Triple Damages for Cover Up Unconstitutional | Joseph H. Saunders
June 17, 2021 – Decades of allegations of sexual abuse, misconduct rock exclusive Ojai boarding school | Brittny Mejia, Matt Hamilton, Melissa Gomez, Harriet Ryan
February 18, 2021 – 600 Sex Abuse Lawsuits Expected to Hit Northern CA Dioceses in New Window for Accusers | Candice Nguyen & Michael Bott
February 5, 2021 – California Catholic Churches Argue that Childhood Sex Abuse Window is Unconstitutional | Joseph H. Saunders
February 1, 2021 – California bishops challenge state’s extension of statute of limitations for abuse | Catholic News Agency
January 30, 2021 – California Catholic bishops fighting 2019 clergy sex abuse law | Robert Jablon
January 30, 2021 – Catholic Church Files Motions to Make ‘Child Sexual Assault’ Law Unconstitutional | Evan Symon
January 28, 2021 – California bishops fighting 2019 clergy sex abuse law | Robert Jablon
December 11, 2020 – New law lets Redding man file sexual abuse lawsuit 20 years later | Damon Arthur
January 27, 2020 – New California Law Provides Justice for Survivors of Childhood Sex Abuse by Priests | Joseph Saunders
January 9, 2020 – New laws in California for 2020 | Brandon McCapes
October 15, 2019 – Corey Feldmen Celebrates New CA Law that will Extend Time to Report for Child Sex Abuse Victims
October 14, 2019 – California Sex Abuse Law Likely to Spur Thousands of Claims
October 13, 2019 – California grants more time for filing child sexual abuse allegations under new law | Patrick McGreevy
October 13, 2019 – Law gives child sex assault victims more time to file suits | Adam Beam
September 17, 2019 – Leaders hope compensation plan brings some healing, hope to survivors | Pablo Kay
September 13, 2019 – Here are the 2019 Bils California has Passed so Far – Now it’s up to Newsom
September 6, 2019 – Sacramento Report: Two Education Bills With Big Price Tags Move Forward | Sara Libby
September 4, 2019 – NY Bishops Support Law Requiring Public School Abuse-Prevention Classes | Mike Matvey
COLORADO
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September 2, 2022 – Lawsuit Filed against Archdiocese of Denver in child sexual abuse case | Sara Wilson
February 1, 2022 – New law allows child sex assault survivors to sue attacker, institution for abuse | Mayo Davison
January 17, 2022 – Coloradans sexually abused as children can now sue | Kdvr
January 14, 2022 – Two sexual misconduct lawsuits filed under new state law | Kusa Staff
January 5, 2022 – New child sex abuse law to bring justice for victims | Cindy Centofanti
January 4, 2022 – Lawsuit against Archdiocese of Denver among the first brought under new victim rights law | Michael Karlik
January 1, 2022 – These new Colorado laws go into effect with the start of 2022 | Megan Verlee
November 18, 2021 – Denver attorney plans to file dozens of lawsuits on behalf of sexual abuse victims thanks to new law | Meghan Lopez
July 10, 2021 – ‘Gives me an opportunity to hold them accountable’: Survivor of child sexual abuse on Senate Bill 88 | CB Cotton
July 9, 2021 – Survivors Of Child Sexual Assault Gather At State Capitol To Applaud 2 New Landmark Laws On Sexual Abuse | Jennifer McRae
July 9, 2021 – Child sex assault victims can sue under new law | Charles Ashby
June 23, 2021 – 15 years after failed effort, former legislators relieved at passage of sex abuse bill | Michael Karlik
June 15, 2021 – Sex-abuse suit bill marks a ‘significant shift’ | Katharhynn Heidelberg
June 9, 2021 – SB21-88-bill that contains Tay Anderson testimony-passed | Herald Staff
June 8, 2021 – Colorado lawmakers approve effort to give past child sex assault victims a chance to sue their abusers, institutions | Jesse Paul
June 8, 2021 – First-Of-Its-Kind Law Allows Child Sex Assault Survivors To Sue Institutions That Covered Up Abuse | CBS4 Political Specialist Shaun Boyd
June 7, 2021 – Colorado bill allows retroactivity to 1960 in abuse lawsuits | Associated Press
June 6, 2021 – Bill would allow retroactive civil lawsuits in coverups of child rape cases | Charles Ashby
June 3, 2021 – Survivors of decades-old sexual abuse could sue perpetrators under bill nearing final test | Faith Miller
May 31, 2021 – Sexual assault bill set for another hearing this week | Gabrielle Franklin
May 12, 2021 – Senate gives preliminary approval to bill for past sex abuse survivors | Michael Karlik
April 15, 2021 – Colorado will lift time limits in 2022 for victims to sue child sex abusers | Saja Hindi
April 12, 2021 – Colorado Legislature Abolishes Statute of Limitations in Civil Sex Abuse Cases | Joseph H. Saunders
April 1, 2021 – Colorado closer to lifting limits on victims suing child sex abusers | Jesse Paul
March 31, 2021 – Colorado will give sex assault victims unlimited time to sue abusers | Jesse Paul
March 30, 2021 – After decades of debate, Colorado will give sex assault victims unlimited time to sue their abusers | Jesse Paul
March 29, 2021 – House overwhelmingly approves first of two victims’ rights bills | Michael Karlik
March 6, 2021 – The Catholic Church Opposes a CO Bill to Let Child Sex Abuse Victims Get Justice | Hemant Mehta
March 2, 2021 – Senate approves bill giving future sex abuse survivors unlimited time to sue | Michael Karlick
February 25, 2021 – Coram- and Soper-backed bill to lift statute of limitations on civil sex abuse claims advances | Katharhynn Heidelberg
February 24, 2021 – State Senate Passes Bill Eliminating Statute Of Limitations For Civil Sexual Assaults | CBS Denver
February 24, 2021 – With committee passage, child sex abuse bill renews journey through legislature | Michael Karlick
February 12, 2021 – New Bill Goes After Institutions That Cover Up Child Sexual Abuse, Giving Survivors Chance For Justice | Shaun Boyd
March 4, 2020 – Colorado tries to end time limits for sex abuse lawsuits
February 27, 2020 – ‘One step at a time’: The path to a new sex abuse bill | By Michael Karlik
December 2, 2019 – 1 in 5 Colorado legislators supports extending civil statute of limitations for child sex abuse, 13 years after last major push | By Michael Karlik
October 31, 2019 – Former AG Coffman endorses statute of limitations change following clergy abuse report | By Michael Karlik
CONNECTICUT
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February 21, 2022 – Jeremy Visone: Connecticut must broaden protections for childhood sexual abuse victims | Jeremy Visone
August 15, 2020 – His Old Town priest abused him as a child. Soon, he’ll be able to sue over it. | Judy Harrison
February 21, 2020 – CT keeping statute of limitations for sex assaults ‘devestating’ for survivors | Christine Stuart
February 20, 2020 – Legislature unlikely to eliminate civil statute of limitations for sex abuse | Kaitlyn Krasselt
January 22, 2020 – Senate Dems to propose extening statute of limitations in civil sexual assault cases | Kelan Lyons
January 7, 2020 – Legislative task force unanimously recommends eliminating the statute of limitations for sexual assault lawsuits | Daniela Altimari
DELAWARE
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FLORIDA
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June 7, 2022 – DeSantis signs law eliminating statutes of limitations for certain sex crimes against children | 10 Tampa Bay
February 24, 2022 – Bill removing statute of limitations for sexual battery ready for floor vote in Florida Senate | Jake Stofan
February 24, 2022 – Senator Stewart’s Bill on Sexual Offenses Unanimously Passes The Senate | Flsenate
February 1, 2022 – Florida bill would eliminate statute of limitations for sexual offenses | Gail Paschall-Brown
May 5, 2021 – Florida lawmaker to push again for ‘lookback window’ allowing sex abuse survivors to sue | Kelly Wiley
April 29, 2021 – Man accuses Florida priest of sexually abusing him as a child. Why the state can’t prosecute | Kylie McGivern
February 14, 2021 – Tampa man arrested for sexual battery after 11-year-old found at his home, deputies say | WFLA 8 On Your Side Staff, Jeff Patterson
February 2, 2021 – Lauren Book, Michael Gottlieb seek to remove civil statute of limitations for child sexual abuse lawsuits | Ryan Nicol
November 17, 2020 – McGrady gets four years, four months in prison for child sexual abuse | Giuseppe Ricapito
November 14, 2020 – Catholic report shows there should be no time limit for justice | Editorial | Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board
November 9, 2020 – Due to statute of limitations, Florida AG’s Catholic Church inquiry ends in no new arrests | Danielle Waugh
March 10, 2020 – Florida House backs eliminating time limit in sex abuse cases
February 7, 2020 – Donna’s Law would remove statute of limitqation on sexual battery of minors | Jake Stofan
January 15, 2020 – Bill would give Sexual Assault Survivors One Year ‘Look Back Window’ to File Cases | Stephanie Colombini
December 10, 2019 – Bill would remove statute of limitations for civil suits stemming from sex offenses against minors | Ryan Nicol
October 22, 2019 – Lawmakers hope to do away with statute of limitations for child rape | Jake Stofan
October 30, 2019 – Orlando woman’s ‘worst nightmare’ inspires fight to end Florida’s statute of limitation for child sex abuse | Grace Toohey
September 17, 2019 – Proposed Florida Bill Would Dramatically Increase Amount of Time for Sex Abuse Victims to File Claims | Carey Codd
GEORGIA
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October 19, 2021 – Georgia Supreme Court hears lawsuit claiming sexual abuse by Catholic priest | Dave Williams
March 9, 2021 – Wider window for child sex-abuse victims to sue abusers clears Georgia House | Beau Evans
March 3, 2021 – US Judge, Tossing Case, Says ‘Hidden Predator’ Sex Abuse Claims Against Priest Were Filed Too Late | Greg Land
February 24, 2021 – ‘Hidden Predator’ bill for child sex-abuse victims to sue in Georgia advances | Beau Evans
February 16, 2021 – As Session Hits Midpoint, Georgia Legislature Eyes Measures Impacting Child Sex Abuses Cases, COVID | Greg Land
February 4, 2021 – Parents Sued for Abusing Daughter Ask Georgia Justices to Strike Down ‘Hidden Predator’ Law | Greg Land
March 16, 2020 – Bill advances that aims to deliver justice for adults abused as children | Ross Williams
March 6, 2020 – ‘Hidden Predator’ bill widens statute of limitations for child sex abuse lawsuits in Georgia | Beau Evans
March 5, 2020 – ‘Hidden Predator’ bill widens statute of limitations for child sex abuse lawsuits in Georgia
March 4, 2020 – ‘Hidden Predator’ bill widens statute of limitations for child sex abuse lawsuits in Georgia | Beau Evans
April 8, 2019 – Statute of Limitations for Child Sexual Abuse Civil Lawsuits in Georgia
HAWAII
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June 24, 2021 – Bills Relating to Human Trafficking, Divorce, and Child Exploitation Become Law | Wendy Osher
February 27, 2020 – Lawmakers consider lengthy extension to statute of limitations for childhood sex abuse | Lynn Kawano
IDAHO
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April 13, 2021 – Boise man convicted in Treasure Valley child sexual abuse sting operation | Idaho Press Staff
ILLINOIS
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January 18, 2022 – Sex Abuse Suits Blocked By Statute Of Limitations, LFHS Argues | Jonah Meadows
April 13, 2021 – Decatur Man Sentenced to 45 Years in Prison for “Sextorting” Minors in Eight States | Department of Justice Central District of Illinois
INDIANA
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February 26, 2020 – Bill loosening statute of limitation on childhood sexual assault advancing | Devin Zimmerman
February 21, 2020 – Bill extending sex crimes statute of limitations advances to full House | Katie Stancombe
February 19, 2020 – This Indiana bill could possibly help abuse | Jon Webb
February 5, 2020 – Web Exclusive: Senate passes bill extending sex crimes statute of limitations | Katie Stancombe
January 31, 2020 – Bill sponsored by Sem. Crider could enable more sex crimes prosecutions | Jessica Karins
January 21, 2020 – Indiana lawmakers want to extend statute of limitations on rape, child exploitation
January 21, 2020 – Statute of limitations eliminated for some child sex crimes in new bill
IOWA
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June 10, 2022 – Iowa woman sues her father over sexual abuse, but faces legal hurdles | Clark Kauffman
January 31, 2022 – Iowa lawmakers consider changes to sexual assault statute of limitations, court proceedings | Katie Akin
July 29, 2021 – ‘It’s an embarrassment to our state’: Lawmakers, advocates describe shortcomings of Iowa’s legal system to protect survivors of child sex abuse | Eva Andersen
July 24, 2021 – ‘We’re talking about human lives and issues’: NY-21 candidate Farrell talks issues | Alex Gault
July 22, 2021 – Priests cannot be charged for old abuse despite new Iowa law | Donna Miller
July 20, 2021 – Opinion | Statute of limitations on sexual assault do not bring justice | Samuel O’Connor
July 7, 2021 – Survivors Network joins Petersen in call to extend statute of limitations | Iowa Senate Democrats
July 1, 2021 – Several new Iowa laws go into effect Thursday | kcci.com
June 29, 2021 – Janet Petersen: Give survivors of sexual abuse a chance to pursue justice, no matter their birthday | Janet Petersen
June 24, 2021 – Priests cannot be charged for old abuse despite new Iowa law | AP
May 19, 2021 – Hovland: No limitations on justice for abused children | Barbara Hovland
May 12, 2021 – Gov. Reynolds signs bill eliminating statute of limitations for child sex abuse cases | KWWL
May 8, 2021 – Measure lifting statute of limitation for child sex abuse headed to Governor’s desk | KCCI
May 7, 2021 – Measure lifting statute of limitation for child sex abuse headed to Reynolds’ desk | KCCI
May 4, 2021 – How A Single Victim Changed Iowa’s Sex Abuse Law | Jeff Angelo
April 29, 2021 – Senate votes to end statute of limitations on criminal child sex abuse charges | O. Kay Henderson
March 15, 2021 – Advocacy group pushes Iowa lawmakers to pass bill eliminating sex abuse statutes of limitations | KCCI
March 14, 2021 – Group calls on Iowa lawmakers to pass bill eliminating sex abuse statutes of limitations | Chris Gothner
February 18, 2020 – Iowa Lawmakers Could Eliminate Statute of Limitations on Sex Abuse | Jason Taylor
February 11, 2020 – End Iowa’s statute of limitations laws for sexual abuse | Lyz Lenz
KANSAS
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February 27, 2020 – The state currently has among the most restrictive statute of limitations for child sex abuse in the country | Ryan J. Farrick
KENTUCKY
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March 6, 2022 – Ky is “the very worst” state for child abuse. These new laws could help us improve. | Kathryn Robb, sen. Morgan Mcgarvey and rep. Lisa Willner
February 23, 2022 – Kentucky Legislators Propose Bills to Remove Civil Statute of Limitations on Child Sexual Abuse | Joseph H. Saunders
February 8, 2022 – Legislation filed to end civil-action limitations for victims of child sexual abuse | Steve Rogers
April 14, 2021 – In Focus: State Senator on statewide legislation to protect Kentucky children from sexual abuse | Mario Anderson
April 8, 2021 – Statute of limitations for child sex crime victims extended under new law | Natalia Martinez
March 31, 2021 – Kentucky General Assembly’s 2021 session ends | LRC Public Information
March 24, 2021 – Sex abuse measures, legislation sparked by school shooting to become law | Steve Rogers
March 24, 2021 – Beshear Signs Anti-Child Abuse Measures, Vetoes Five More Bills | Ryland Barton
March 16, 2021 – KY Senate panel advances bill supporting child sex-abuse victims | Kentucky News Connection
March 5, 2021 – Sex crime statute, felon transition measures approved by House | Steve Rogers
March 3, 2021 – House committee OKs measures protecting kids’ interests | Steve Rogers
January 29, 2021 – With these 3 changes, Kentucky lawmakers could help end child abuse in Kentucky | Keith Inman
February 27, 2020 – Lawmakers advance bill targeting online child predators following Louisville woman’s story of abuse | Lawrence Smith
LOUISIANA
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June 29, 2022 – FBI Opens Sweeping Probe of Clergy Sex Abuse in New Orleans | Associated Press
January 16, 2022 – Louisiana Becomes the Latest of 22 States to Open a “Lookback Window” for Childhood Sex Abuse | Joseph H. Saunders
October 28, 2021 – Attorney Jeff Landry Supports New Statute of Limitation Law Regarding Child Sex Abuse Crimes | Richard Windmann
August 3, 2021 – Two suits filed under new law that expands time for sex abuse claims | Joseph H. Saunders
July 22, 2021 – New Louisiana Law Offers Sex Abuse Survivors Hope for Healing and Justice | katc.com
June 18, 2021 – June 18, 2021 – Louisiana’s new child sexual abuse law surprises advocates, legislators | David Hammer | kpel965.com
June 18, 2021 – Louisiana’s new child sexual abuse law surprises advocates, legislators | David Hammer
June 15, 2021 – Louisiana will give child victims more time to file lawsuits | The Associated Press
June 14, 2021 – ‘Bravo to Louisiana’: Governor removes deadlines for child sex abuse suits | Ramon Antonio Vargas
June 10, 2021 – Louisiana Legislature allows for more child sex abuse lawsuits — including against the Catholic Church | Julie O’Donoghue
June 10, 2021 – Legislature ends statute of limitations for child sex abuse lawsuits | Ramon Antonio Vargas
June 10, 2021 – Steadily Advancing LA Bill Will Give Survivors of Childhood Sex Abuse More Time To Seek Justice | Helen Lewis
May 26, 2021 – Six women reported a Louisiana college student for sexual misconduct. No one connected the dots. | Kenny Jacoby
May 25, 2021 – Senate committee votes to eliminate statute of limitations for child sex abuse victims | KATC
May 12, 2021 – La. House passes bill to increase statute of limitations for child abuse | Kathleen Peepo
May 11, 2021 – Bill to change statute of limitations for child sexual abuse from 10 to 35 years passed House Tuesday | Kathleen Peepo
May 11, 2021 – Louisiana House unanimously passes bill to increase statute of limitations for child abuse | Kathleen Peepo
May 5, 2021 – Extending time for sexual abuse lawsuits gets committee approval | Theresa Schmidt
April 24, 2021 – Extension of Sexual Abuse Bill Brings Hope | Michael David Raso
April 16, 2021 – New legislation aims to give victims of child sex abuse more time to come forward with a claim against their abuser | Kimberly Curth
January 26, 2021 – Filing Deadline Approaching in Archdiocese of New Orleans Bankruptcy | Joseph H. Saunders
MAINE
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November 18, 2021 – Maine child sex abuse survivors can now get their day in court | Vivien Leigh
October 22, 2021 – New Maine law allows child sex abuse survivors to bring civil claims, no matter how old | WGME
October 22, 2021 – Why Were Ohio State University Sex Abuse Lawsuits Dismissed? | Legal Examiner Staffer
October 19, 2021 – Maine Lifts Statute Of Limitation On Child Sex Abuse Lawsuits | Cori
October 19, 2021 – Maine’s statute of limitations for cases of childhood sexual abuse lifted Monday | Allegra Zamore
August 15, 2021 – His Old Town priest abused him as a child. Soon, he’ll be able to sue over it. | Judy Harrison
June 24, 2021 – Bill that eliminates statute of limitations on child sexual abuse in Maine becomes law | WGME
June 23, 2021 – New Maine law will remove time barrier to civil claims on childhood sexual abuse | Megan Gray
MARYLAND
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September 11, 2021 – How Maryland’s statute of limitations undermines abuse survivors, including in Boy Scouts bankruptcy | Madeleine O’Neill
March 18, 2021 – Activists push “Hidden Predator Act” forward in Senate after it failed last year | Anthony Deng
March 16, 2021 – Del. Wilson Withdraws Controversial Bill to Alter the Statute of Limitations for Child Sex Abuse | Hannah Gaskill
February 5, 2021 – Zirkin Returns to Old Committee to Testify Against Wilson’s Child Sex Abuse Bill | Hannah Gaskill
February 21, 2020 – Ending MD Time Limitations on Child Sexual Abuse Cases | Don Rush
February 21, 2020 – House bill in Maryland would eliminate statute of limitations for civil suits in sex abuse cases
February 20 , 2020 – Hidden Predator Act would end statute of limitations on filing lawsuits in future cases | David Collins
MASSACHUSETTS
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December 30, 2021 – Group of Westport residents looking for bill passage to remove statute of limitations on rape, sexual assault | Ken Paiva
August 5, 2021 – How McCarrick Was Charged 50 Years After Alleged Crime | John Lavenburg
MICHIGAN
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January 20, 2022 – Sex abuse survivor bills extending statute of limitations gain momentum for passage in Lansing | Amy Lange and David Komer online producer
January 13, 2022 – Another hearing likely for ‘Empowering Survivors’ bills | Colin Jackson
October 6, 2021 – Sexual assault survivors urge lawmakers to revise statute of limitations, govt. immunity laws | Julia Forrest
September 12, 2021 – Michigan bills would give sex abuse victims more time to sue | David Eggert
MINNESOTA
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February 15, 2022 – House panel OKs bill to extend statute of limitations for wrongful death suits against police | Tim Walker
July 25, 2021 – New law ditches statute of limitations for sexual assault cases, lets victims report on own time | Brittney Ermon
July 13, 2021 – Budget breakdown: MN changed sexual assault law to eliminate statute of limitations & more | Nora G. Hertel
June 29, 2021 – Lawmakers try to close gaps in Minnesota’s sex assault laws with public safety bill | Stephen Montemayor
March 31, 2021 – Is this the year Minnesota gets rid of the statute of limitations on sexual assault? | Nora G. Hertel
February 16, 2021 – Minnesota diocese settles with abuse survivors for $21.5 million | Joe Ruff
November 20, 2020 – Holy Innocents School faces public nuisance charge; judge dismisses 4 other claims | Nora G. Hertel
February 18, 2020 – Sexual assault victim – survivors advocate for bill that may eliminate statute of limitations | By Sharon Yoo
MISSISSIPPI
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MISSISSIPPI
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July 1, 2021 – The Local Lawyer: Mississippi Supreme Court Accepts Repressed Memory of Childhood Abuse in Priest Abuse Case | The Local Voice
June 17, 2021 – Supreme Court says alleged sex abuse victim can sue Catholic Church, estate of deceased priest | Anthony Warren
March 30, 2021 – Catholic sex abuse claim: State Supreme Court hears oral arguments in Hattiesburg case | Lici Beveridge
MISSOURI
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February 21, 2022- Lawmakers consider rape shield bill to protect victims | Kaitlyn Schallhorn
July 23, 2021 – Educator statutory rape survivor: ‘My truth is important’ | Matt Flener
January 25, 2020 – Bill would repeal time limits on abuse lawsuits | Greg Kozol
January 15, 2020 – Ending time limits for child sex abuse lawsuits gets support from Missouri lawmakers | Tynan Stewart
October 6, 2019 – Advocates call for Missouri to join other states in lifting time limits on child sex abuse lawsuits | Nassim Benchaabane
MONTANA
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April 29, 2020 – Montana sees flurry of child sex abuse lawsuits as deadline approaches | Phoebe Tollefson
NEBRASKA
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February 11, 2021 – Repeal of state immunity against child sexual abuse claims proposed | Sen. Steve Halloran
January 21, 2022 – Statute of limitations on child sexual assault discussed | Sen. Rich Pahls
January 20, 2022 – Guest column: Fix child sex abuse law | Kathryn Robb
November 30, 2021 – Nebraska Legislative Proposal Could Allow Legal Action Against Abusive Priests, Churches | Will Bauer
NEVADA
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June 7, 2021 – List of Senate and Assembly Bills signed in Nevada after latest session | KTNV Staff
NEW HAMPSHIRE
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July 30, 2021 – Bishop Guertin Wants Sex Abuse Case Dismissed | Damien Fisher
July 29, 2021 – Bishop Guertin Wants Sex Abuse Case Dismissed | Damien Fisher
March 8, 2020 – N.H. considers eliminating statute of limitations in criminal cases involving sexual assault | Alyssa Dandrea
NEW JERSEY
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June 3, 2022 – Sex assault conviction tossed over statute of limitations | David Porter
November 30, 2021 – As Sex Abuse Lawsuit Window Closes, Long Road for Victims | Associated Press
November 30, 2021 – As Sex Abuse Lawsuit Window Closes, Long Road for Victims | David Porter and Mike Catalini
November 19, 2021 – New Jersey Look Back Window for Filing Old Sex Abuse Lawsuits Closes November 30, 2021 | losangeles.legalexaminer.com
October 27, 2021 – Sexual Abuse Survivors and Advocates Ask NJ Governor for More Time to Sue Perpetrators | David Clohessy
July 28, 2021 – New Jersey Victims of Childhood Priest Abuse Have November Deadline to Seek Justice | Andrew D’arcy
February 24, 2021 – Sexual Abuse Victims Given More Time to Seek Justice in New Jersey | Andrew D’Arcy
December 22, 2020 – Seven Catholic Clerics Accused of Sexual Abuse Under New Jersey’s Revival Law | Joseph H. Saunders
December 2, 2019 – Lawsuits filed under new child victim law in NJ
November 26, 2019 – New law in New Jersey gets rid of statute of limitations for sex abuse | Darla Miles
October 8, 2019 – New Jersey law may offer Worcester area Boy Scout abuse victims hope | Elaine Thompson
NEW MEXICO
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January 25, 2022 – Bill To End Statute of Limitations on Child Sex Abuse Cases Sees Little Movement | Rick Ruggles
January 26, 2022 – Legislators seek to remove statute of limitations in child sex abuse cases | Rick Ruggles
February 22, 2021 – Attorney General, Representatives Applaud House Passage Of Anti-Human Trafficking Legislation | Attorney General
January 26, 2021 – NM lawmakers move to crack down on human trafficking | Julian Resendiz
February 14, 2020 – Bill to lengthen statute of limitations on child sexual abuse passes House | Susan Dunlap
February 13, 2020 – Bill seeks to extend statute of limitations for some child sex crimes | Katy Barnitz
February 12, 2020 – Bill seeks to extend statute of limitations | Katy Barnitz
February 10, 2020 – Bill to change civil statute of limitations on child sexual abuse passes House committee | Michael Gerstein
February 10, 2020 – House panel approves child sexual assault statute of limitation changes | Michael Gerstein
NEW YORK
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June 13, 2022 – Erie County government grapples with dozens of cases of sexual abuse under Child Victims Act law | Sandra Tan
March 5, 2022 – Lawmakers advance sexual harassment protections | Kate Lisa
March 1, 2022 – Senate Passes Sexual Harassment Protections | Nysenate
February 15, 2022 – Supporters press for passage of Adult Survivors Act in New York | Karen DeWitt
February 14, 2022 – Child Victims Act advocates push Adult Survivors Act | Michelle Del Rey
January 13, 2022 – Survivors sexually abused as adults want chance to sue in NY | Marina Villeneuve
January 11, 2022 – Senate Judiciary Committee Passes Brad Hoylman / Linda B. Rosenthal’s Adult Survivors Act | Harlem World Magazine
January 11, 2022 – New child sex abuse law to bring justice for victims | Cindy Centofanti
December 5, 2021- NY legislation could provide a chance at justice for survivors of abuse at SU | Michael Sessa
October 1, 2021 – Lawyer ads seeking Catholic Church abuse victims surge, report finds | Nate Raymond
August 18, 2021 – Gillibrand: Encourage states to end statutes of limitations for childhood sex abuse | Nick Reisman
August 17, 2021 – Nearly 11,000 Child Victims Act lawsuits filed in New York State | Jay Tokasz
August 17, 2021 – Buffalo man’s testimony 18 years ago paved way for nearly 11,000 Child Victims Act lawsuits | Jay Tokasz
August 17, 2021 – Data: Nearly 1,100 Long Island lawsuits filed under NY Child Victims Act | Robert Brodsky
August 16, 2021 – Child Victims Act window closes with 1,000 lawsuits filed in Western New York | Charlie Specht
August 16, 2021 – Several CVA suits filed as window closes | Eric Tichy
August 14, 2021 – NY Faces Reckoning As Historic Child Victims Act Window Closes | Kathleen Culliton
August 13, 2021 – Child abuse survivors wait for justice, healing as CVA deadline passes with nearly 10K lawsuits filed | Sean Lahman, Diana Dombrowski and Saba Ali
August 12, 2021 – Window to file lawsuits under New York’s Child Victims Act coming to an end this week | Ally Peters
August 12, 2021 – Eye on statute of limitations, alleged victim of US youth group leader speaks up | Jacob Magid
August 9, 2021 – Long Island Diocese Says Sexual Abuse Claims Exceed 150 | law360.com
August 8, 2021 – Sex abuse victims’ lawsuits continue to pour in as NY’s Child Victims Act nears its deadline to file | Michael Gartland and Denis Slattery
August 5, 2021 – New York Priest Abuse Claims Deadline Nears | Legal Examiner Staffer
August 5, 2021 – Statute of limitations ‘pause’ allows criminal case against McCarrick to proceed | John Lavenburg
August 2, 2021 – Child Victims Act Lawsuit Window Ends August 13 | Karen DeWitt
July 30, 2021 – Deadline nears for lawsuits under Child Victims Act | Jaclyn Cangro
July 23, 2021 – Weinstein denies 11 LA sex assault charges | AFP
July 1, 2021 – No final vote on NY bill that would allow adults to sue for long-ago sex abuse | Teri Weaver
June 23, 2021 – Herman Law Firm, P.A.: New York Child Victims Act Window Closing August 13 | Herman Law Firm, P.A.
June 08, 2021 – Child Victims Act advocate concerned over Adult Survivors Act as written | Stephanie Rivas
June 07, 2021 – Pass the Adult Survivors Act now | Linda B. Rosenthal
June 04, 2021 – New York Senate advances bill that would give adult sexual abuse survivors new window to sue | Graham Kates
June 03, 2021 – NY Senate Passes Adult Survivors Act Sponsored by Senator Hoylman | Brad Hoylman
June 2, 2021 – N.Y. Senate to pass Adult Survivors Act that could open civil suit look back window | Denis Slattery
May 28, 2021 – Following on the Child Victim’s Act, Proposed New York State Legislation Seeks to Revive the Statute of Limitations for Survivors of Alleged Adult Sexual Abuse | National Law Review
May 27, 2021 – NY bill would give sexual abuse survivors new chance to sue | Marina Villeneuve
May 20, 2021 – Abuse Survivors Fight for Legal Lookback Window in Final Weeks of Session | Ryan Tarinelli
May 20, 2021 – Another Voice: Time is running out for adult victims of child sexual abuse to take action | Rick Bates
May 20, 2021 – State lawmakers push to expand civil recourse for sex abuse victims | Corina Cappabianca
May 14, 2021 – The window is closing: The Child Victims Act’s lookback ends in three months; New Yorkers should come forward | Daily News Editorial Board
May 12, 2021 – State bill would give adult sexual abuse survivors their day in court | Karen Dewitt
May 11, 2021 – Hoylman / Rosenthal’s Adult Survivors Act Passes Senate Judiciary Committee | Brad Hoylman
May 11, 2021 – NY Senate Panel Advances Bill to Open Window for Lawsuits by Adult Survivors of Sexual Abuse | Ryan Tarinelli
April 6, 2021 – Greenstein & Milbauer, LLP Files Lawsuit Against St. Ignatius Loyola School Under New York’s Child Victims Act | Greenstein & Milbauer, LLP
April 3, 2021 – New York child sex abuse victims running out of time to go to court: advocates | Kathianne Boniello
April 3, 2021 – Diocese of Buffalo reminds people of Child Victims Act deadline | WGRZ Staff, Associated Press
March 26, 2021 – Cuomo accuser Boylan, other survivors back bill to take alleged abusers to court | Karen Dewitt
March 9, 2021 – Bankruptcy judge rules Buffalo diocese will not pay for retired bishops’ lawyers | CNA Staff
March 1, 2021: Greenstein & Milbauer, LLP Files Lawsuit Against St. Christopher’s Inc., City Of New York, New York City Administration For Children’s Services And Good Shepard/McMahon Services For Children, Under New York’s Child Victims Act | Greenstein & Milbauer, LLP
February 17, 2021: Attorney Claims NY’s Case Against the Church is for ‘Publicity’ | Srar E. Teller
February 2, 2021 – Greenstein & Milbauer, LLP Files Lawsuit Against The Benevolent And Protective Order Of Elks Lodge 2530 Under New York’s Child Victims Act | Greenstein & Milbauer, LLP
January 13, 2021 – EXCLUSIVE: Leaked transcript shows NY church’s attempt to block Child Victims Act | Pete Madden
December 13, 2020: ‘I’m tired of being quiet’: Child Victims Act suit retraumatizes and empowers Schenectady woman | Zachary Matson
December 2, 2020: Long Island Diocese Creditors Blast Early Claim Deadline Bid | Law 360
December 2, 2020 – Long Island Diocese’s Deadline for Abuse Claims Faces Opposition | Soma Biswas & Peg Brickley
June 2, 2020 – Child Victims Act gets 1-year extension | Melanie Lekocevic
May 28, 2020 – NY Legislature Votes to Extend Child Victims Act Deadline
May 28, 2020 – New York Legislature OKs Extension to Child Victims Act ‘Look-Back’ Window | Ryan Tarinelli
May 26, 2020 – State lawmakers will reconvene to OK Covid – 19 bills, extend Child Victims Act | Tom Precious
May 26, 2020 – Nassau County Judge Makes Monumental Ruling for Child Victims Act Claims | John Bair
May 14, 2020 – NY judge upholds Child Victims Act after challenge by Rockville Centre diocese
April 7, 2020 – New York Lawmakers Decline Chance to Extend ‘Look-Back Window’ in Child Victims Act | Ryan Tarinelli & Jack Newsham
February 14, 2020 – NY’s Child Victims Act at the midpoint: Syracuse Diocese sued nearly 40 times so far | Julie McMahon
January 28, 2020 – Child Victims Act extension proposed | John Wittaker
January 24, 2020 – Proposed Legislation Seeks to Extend the CVA Revivial Window for One Additional Year | Gershon Akerman & Karen Bitar
October 26, 2019 – State Senator Proposes Legal Recourse for Adult Survivors of Sex Abuse
September 21, 2019 – Cuomo Signs Bill Extending Statute of Limitations | John Wittaker
September 22, 2019 – New law lets old students sue SAR decades after alleged abuse | Heather J. Smith
September 19, 2019 – New York State Extends Statute of Limitations for Rape Survivors | Alanna Vagianos
September 12, 2019 – New Law in NY Allows Abuse Case Against MTA to Move Forward | Jill Kirsch
September 11, 2019 – Lawsuits mount as sex abuse ‘lookback window’ nears second month | Emma Whitford
September 11, 2019 – Through ‘Lookback Window,’ Jewish Orgs Face Retribution for Child Sex Abuse | By Hannah Dreyfus
September 8, 2019 – Child Abuse Law Signed in New York Long After Diocese’s Adoption | Andrew Pugliese
NORTH CAROLINA
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December 22, 2021 – New Hanover school board could move to dismiss some civil case victims after state law struck down | Ben Schachtman
December 22, 2021 – Deadline nears for child sexual assault survivors in North Carolina to sue their abusers | karen Chavez
December 20, 2021 – Judges Deem Law Addressing Child Sex Abuse Unconstitutional | Associated Press
December 17, 2021 – 2 year window to bring forth sex abuse claims closes at the end of the year | Sarah Delia
November 18, 2021 – North Carolina diocese, priest named in sexual abuse lawsuit | bgdailynews.com
October 21, 2021 – Three-judge panel to determine constitutionality of state law that paved way for UNCSA lawsuit | Michael Hewlett
March 12, 2021 – Asheville School sex assault case referred to 2nd DA’s office, removes it from Greg Newman | Karen Chavez
November 8, 2019 – Governor signs North Carolina sexual assault reforms into law | Kate Martin
October 31, 2019 – NC lawmakers pass bill to extend statute of limitations for child sex crime victims | Ann McAdams
NORTH DAKOTA
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February 12, 2021: Legislatures vote on 3 child sex abuse bills | Andi Ahne
February 3, 2021: Bill aims to extend time for abuse victims to file claims | James MacPherson
February 3, 2021: Proposed bills look to extend statute of limitations for child sex abuse victims | Tanner Robinson
January 21, 2021: North Dakota bill seeks to close child abuse reporting loophole for clergy | C.S. Hagen
January 16, 2021: North Dakota clergy sex abuse survivors say Catholic reforms too little, too late | C.S. Hagen
January 14, 2021: Port: Catholics fighting bill requiring priests report child abuse | Rob Port
January 13, 2021: North Dakota bill would force priests to violate confession seal in abuse cases | Mary Farrow
January 5, 2021: Lawmakers seek to extend North Dakota statutes of limitation in child sex abuse cases | C. S. Hagen
OHIO
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August 16, 2022 – Ohio bill would allow Boy Scout sexual abuse victims to recieve full settlement | Kevin Landers
December 27, 2021 – Victim pushes for new hearing on Ohio’s statute of limitations sex crime law | Adrienne Robbins
December 3, 2021 – Ohio House Majority Leader considering reforms in light of Father Drew rape case | Chris Riva and Jennifer Edwards Baker
October 2, 2021 – Rape victims working to change Ohio’s statute of limitations | jdmark
October 11, 2021 – Ohio Advocates Urge Eliminating Statute of Limitations; Spousal Exemption | Emily Scott
October 8, 2021 – ‘Everybody is failing us’: Strauss victims offended by admission that bill to help them was never intended to pass | Sheridan Hendrix, Anna Staver
October 5, 2021 – Rape survivor working to change Ohio law on statute of limitations | Kevin Landers
September 23, 2021 – Judge dismisses cases against Ohio State University over sex abuse| Reuters
September 23, 2021 – What is Ohio’s statute of limitations on sexual abuse?| The Columbus Dispatch
September 22, 2021 – Citing statute of limitations, judge dismisses lawsuits involving sexual assault allegations against former Ohio State doctor| John Caniglia
May 4, 2021 – Letters: Ohio must eliminate statute of limitations for those who sexually assault children | Susan Tebben
April 9, 2021 – Letters: Ohio must eliminate statute of limitations for those who sexually assault children | Jodi Walters, Brian Commeans
February 4, 2020 – Democrats, governor push to remove criminal statute of limitations on sex crimes | Anna Staver
December 2, 2019 – Ohio House GOP leader ‘open’ to statute of limitations reform after I-Team report on Catholic church |Dan Monk
September 10, 2019 – First dissent emerges to bill giving Strauss victims more time to sue Ohio State
September 6, 2019 – Oklahoma statute of limitations keeps justice system from prosecuting certain child sex abuse cases | Lynn Casey
OKLAHOMA
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March 2, 2022 – NY legislation takes aim at workplace sexual harassment. Here’s what it could do for victims | Sarah Taddeo
March 1, 2022 – New OK Senate bill adds a statute of limitations for human trafficking crimes | Hunter McEachern/KFOR
February 16, 2022 – Tribe amends criminal statute of limitations | Derrick James
March 15, 2021 – Investigators laud elimination of age limit to seek justice for abuse victims | Keri Thornton
February 16, 2021 – House committee approves bill eliminating statute of limitations for child sex abuse lawsuits | Randy Krehbiel
February 13, 2020 – Statute of limitations bill passes judiciary committee | Lynn Casey
February 4, 2020 – House committee advances legislation to eliminate statute of limitations for child sex abuse | Randy Krehbiel
OREGON
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PENNSYLVANIA
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August 31, 2022 – Wolf, legislative leaders agree to prioritize constitutional amendment for child sex abuse victims | Ivey DeJesus
January 3, 2022 – Bill to extend legal window for child sex abuse survivors unlikely to see a Pa. Senate vote | Marley Parish
December 22, 2021 – Gov. Tom Wolf implores Senate to act on ‘window’ bill for child sex abuse survivors to file civil lawsuits | Jan Murphy
November 29, 2021 – ‘This is a game:’ child sex abuse survivors claim Pa. lawmakers aren’t doing their job on bill meant to expose predators | Jamie Bittner
October 21, 2021 – Lackawanna County Court Extends Statute of Limitations Expansion of Sexual Abusers to Include their Corporate Employers | Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires & Newby LLP
October 6, 2021 – This Republican senator won’t vote for a law to help victims of child sex abuse | Opinion | Kathryn Robb and David Clohessy
August 11, 2021 – Child safety advocates launch billboard campaign against Sen. Kim Ward | Deb Erdley
July 26, 2021 – What does a recent Pa. Supreme Court ruling mean for survivors of childhood sexual abuse? | Marley Parish
July 23, 2021 – Legislative fix for sex abuse claims back in forefront | dailyitem.com
July 22, 2021 – State’s top court tosses out sex abuse lawsuit against diocese, citing statute of limitations | Dave Sutor
July 22, 2021 – PA Supreme Court Limits Exceptions to Otherwise Time-barred Childhood Sexual Abuse Cases Against Institutional and Corporate Entities | White and Williams LLP
July 21, 2021 – Pennsylvania Supreme Court dismisses proceedings, damaging outdated allegations of child sexual abuse – CBS Pittsburgh | jameskusatsu
July 21, 2021 – Justices deal blow to outdated claims of child sexual abuse | Mark Scolforo
July 8, 2021 – As child advocates plan for action, top Senate GOP lawmaker Ward considers the ‘best legal path’ to justice | Marley Parish
July 4, 2021 – Column: Bill Cosby is out of prison. What does that mean for his dozens of accusers? | Robin Abcarian
June 28, 2021 – Advocates for changes to reapportionment and the statute of limitations vow to fight on | Deb Erdley
June 18, 2021 – Pa. lawmakers threaten university funding over statute of limitations deadlock | Deb Erdley
June 11, 2021 – With a new billboard, a group presses PA Senate GOP to give abuse victims ‘a chance at justice’ | J.D. Prose
June 11, 2021 – Abuse survivors seek new approach to sway lawmakers on stalled reforms | John Finnerty
May 28, 2021 – ‘Internal systemic failures’ led to blunder that derailed child sex abuse amendment | observer-reporter
May 27, 2021 – Tempers flare as child sex abuse reform bill stalls in Pa. Senate; victims demand a vote | Ivey DeJesus
May 26, 2021 – Pennsylvania probe finds no intentional act to derail sex-abuse vote | Marc Levy
May 21, 2021 – Senate leaders resisting push for vote on statute of limitations change | John Finnerty
May 13, 2021 – Abuse survivors press for action on window bill | John Finnerty
May 11, 2021 – Majority Leader Kim Ward reveals breast cancer diagnosis, comments on sex abuse bill | Dennis Owens
May 10, 2021 – Child Sex Abuse Victims Continue To Wait For Justice As Legislation Stalls In Harrisburg | Andy Sheehan
May 10, 2021 – Child sex abuse survivors and advocates to push for bill that would allow more time to sue abusers | Chelsea Koerbler
May 7, 2021 – Abuse survivors plan rally to press Pa. Senate to act on lawsuit bill | John Finnerty
May 5, 2021 – Bill Opening A Window For Child Sexual Abuse Survivors To Sue Abusers Is Again, Up For A Vote | Kevin Gavin, Marylee Williams, Laura Tsutsui
April 30, 2021 – This is the true ‘gold standard” for child protection in Pa. | Opinion | Capital-Star Guest Contributor
April 28, 2021 – Bill to open window for lawsuits in sex abuse cases stalls in Senate | John Finnerty
April 28, 2021 – Bill to open window for lawsuits in sex abuse cases stalls in Senate | John Finnerty
April 25, 2021 – Victims have waited long enough, open Pennsylvania’s courtroom doors | Editorial Boardusa Today Network
April 23, 2021 – Bill aiding abuse survivors clears Pennsylvania Senate hurdle. But will it see a vote? | Elizabeth Hardison
April 23, 2021 – Bill aiding abuse survivors Two-year ‘window’ for abuse lawsuits gets new support in Pennsylvaniaclears Pennsylvania Senate hurdle. But will it see a vote? | Chatolic News Agency
April 21, 2021 – Relief for child sex-abuse survivors revived in Pa. Senate after Wolf administration error | Angela Couloumbis of Spotlight PA
April 19, 2021 – Child sex abuse survivors hopeful Pa. legislature passes 2-year civil suit window | Sarah Cassi
April 19, 2021 – Rally held at Capitol to call on lawmakers to take action on child sex abuse victim bill | CBS 21 News
April 12, 2021 – Pa. AG prefers law change over constitutional amendment for sex abuse survivors | Christen Smith
April 9, 2021 – Pending Bill Opens Litigation Window for Child Sex Abuse Survivors in Pennsylvania | The Center Square
April 8, 2021 – State House OKs plan to allow sex abuse victims to sue despite statute of limitations | John Finnerty CNHI News Service
April 7, 2021 – House passes statutory window for old child abuse lawsuits, splitting GOP majority | Stephen Caruso
April 7, 2021 – State House advances 2-year child sex abuse lawsuit window | Mark Scolforo, Sam Dunklau
April 6, 2021 – Pa. House vote signals support for child sex abuse window in bill form | Mark Scolforo
March 30, 2021 – Amendment Allowing Child Sexual Abuse Survivors To Sue Perpetrators Could Be Years Away | Kevin Gavin, Marylee Williams, Laura Tsutsui & Isabelle Schmeler
March 30, 2021 – State Rep. Mark Rozzi: Victims deserve justice. We are giving them a dual path. | Rep. Mark Rozzi, Erie Times-News
March 28, 2021 – Letter: State must open ‘window’ for sexual abuse victims | Reading Eagle
March 22, 2021 – Emergency constitutional amendment fails for child sex abuse lawsuits | Harri Leigh
March 22, 2021 – Senate GOP won’t fast-track child sex abuse lawsuit ‘window’ | AP
March 22, 2021 – Pa. Senate nixes ‘window’ for victims of child sex abuse but advocates remain hopeful | Ivey DeJesus
March 21, 2021 – ‘We’ll be there, masks and all’: Closed out of the Capitol for months, sex abuse survivors reluctantly return to push for emergency reform | Elizabeth Hardison
March 19, 2021 – PA House Poised To Vote On Abuse Survivor Amendment, But Time Runs Short | Sam Dunklau
March 18, 2021 – Emergency statute of limitations push faces dim future in Pa. legislature | Matt Maisel
March 17, 2021 – Hopes dim that Pa. lawmakers will push through emergency relief for clergy-abuse victims | Angela Couloumbis
March 12, 2021 – General Assembly could consider plan to help adult survivors of child sex abuse next week | John Finnerty
March 12, 2021 – Time-Barred Claims of Sex Abuse in Pa.—Litigation and Legislative Developments | Casey Alan Coyle & Michael J. O’Brien
March 10, 2021 – Organization calls for lifting Pennsylvania’s statute of limitations for lawsuits filed by victims | Jeff Oravitz
February 21, 2021 – Restoring survivors’ rights to pursue justice empowers them to change the narrative of abuse | Abbie Newman
February 2, 2021 – Backers dismayed that proposed abuse window amendment faces new delay | Dave Sutor
February 2, 2021 – PA Attorney General urges lawmakers to take action and support abuse survivors | Rick Earle
January 27, 2021 – Pa. Lawmakers’ passion with a purpose: Rep. Gregory, Rozzi speak on Statute of Limitations bill | Kate Sweigart
January 26, 2021 – Baker’s Senate Judiciary Committee advances legislation | William O’Boyle
January 25, 2021 – Statute of limitations reform takes another step in Pa. legislature | Ivey Dejesus
January 13, 2021 – Should alleged victims of child sex abuse have more time to sue? Soon voters may decide | Jamie Bittner
January 13, 2021 – Controversial proposed changes to PA Constitution moving at Capitol | John Finnerty
December 3, 2019 – Pennsylvania Follows Multi-State Movement to Modify and Extend Statutes of Limitation for Sexual Abuse Claims | Luke Repici & Georffrey Sasso
November 26, 2019 – Law abolishes state’s statute of limitations on childhood sexual abuse | Judy Ellich
November 24, 2019 – Historic reforms for statute of limitations in child sex abuse cases headed to Governor Wolf’s desk | Mark Abrams
November 23, 2019 – State allows more time on sex abuse suits | Mark Scolforo
November 19, 2019 – Senate committee approves child sex abuse legislation | Matt Heckel
November 20, 2019 – Pennsylvania Lawmakers Pass Measure Relaxing Statute of Limitations in Child Sex Abuse Cases
November 15, 2020 – Pennsylvania Senate to vote Monday on statute of limitations reform bills | Jossie Carbonare
October 2, 2019 – Senators weigh altering child sex abuse lawsuit time limits | Mark Scolforo
October 2, 2019 – Pennsylvania lawmakers consider changes to statute of limitations for sex crimes | Matt Barcaro
September 28, 2019 – Senate bill allowing lawsuits for past sex abuse to get hearing | John Finnerty
September 14, 2019 – House GOP plans fall push | Chris Comisac
September 14, 2019 – Full slate awaits lawmakers in fall session | John Finnerty
September 9, 2019 – Effort to help adult survivors of sex abuse to get aired at Capitol | John Finnerty
September 7, 2019 – Effort to help adult survivors of sex abuse to be aired at Capitol | John Finnerty
RHODE ISLAND
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June 6, 2022 – Conn. Man That Was a Rhode Island Priest is Indicted on Sex Abuse Charge | Nbcconnecticut
February 10, 2022 – Removal of priest accused of child molestation sparks fresh drive to let victims sue | Katherine Gregg
March 26, 2021 – Providence diocese opposes bill expanding liability for child sex abuse | Catholic News Agency
March 3, 2021- Providence diocese won’t comment on bill expanding liability for child sex abuse | Christine Rousselle
January 29, 2021 – Former Boy Scouts Chaplain Gets 40 Years for Sex Abuse of Child with Developmental Disabilities, 5 Others | Jeff Truesdell
October 4, 2019 – Rhode Island Clergy Abuse Lawsuit a Test for New Statute of Limitations Law | Ryan J. Farrick
SOUTH CAROLINA
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SOUTH DAKOTA
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February 20, 2021 – State report on child sex abuse by priests paints sobering picture | Travis Svihovec
March 1, 2020 – Outlier South Dakota Legislature Again Fails to Protect Children | Mike Bryant
February y25, 2020 – S. Dakkota kills bill from survivors of Catholic school abuse | Stephen Groves
February 24, 2020 – Lawmakers Denyy Temporary Lift On Statute of Limitations for Child Sex Abuse Claims | Lee Strubinger
February 4, 2020 – House Bill Removes Statute of Limitations that Could Revive Sex Abuse Claims | Lee Strubinger
TENNESSEE
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June 7, 2022 – Court allows John Does to sue Presbyterian Church over decades-old sexual abuse | Jamie Satterfield
July 5, 2021 – UPDATE: New laws combatting human trafficking and aiding victims of domestic abuse and rape went into effect this past week | WGNS
July 1, 2021 – Here are some of the biggest laws in Tennessee that went into effect on July 1 | Caroline Sutton
TEXAS
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January 25, 2022 – Texas senator’s bill designed to protect sexual assault survivors, those wrongfully convicted | Abby Church
December 23, 2021 – Top 5 New Workplace Laws Passed by Texas Lawmakers in 2021 | Fisher Phillips
July 22, 2021 – New Texas Law Expands Liability for Sexual Harassment Claims | Dorsey & Whitney LLP
May 7, 2021 – ‘I Want Closure’: Texas Sexual Assault Survivor Fights To Eliminate Statute Of Limitations | Laura Rice
May 4, 2021 – Woman says Texas laws forced her to drop sex abuse claims against stepdad and mom | Mycah Hatfield
April 29, 2021 – Sexual assault survivor working to pass legislation to remove statute of limitations on child abuse cases | Re’Chelle Turner
February 27, 2021 – Appeals court decision allows sex abuse lawsuit against SBC’s Paul Pressler to proceed | Hannah Dellinger
September 23, 2019 – Texas Extends Sex Abuse Lawsuit Time-Limit to 30 Years
UTAH
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February 2, 2022 – A constitutional amendment on sex abuse could override a controversial Utah Supreme Court ruling | Ben Winslow
April 2, 2021 – The Utah Supreme Court may be overruled with a constitutional amendment on sex abuse | Ben Winslow
November 29, 2020 – Utah priest abuse lawsuit poses new challenge to time limits on old cases | Annie Knox
March 3, 2020 – Sex crimes statute of limitations bill survives challenge in Utah Senate committee | Mark Shenefelt
March 30, 2020 – Governor Herbert signs 151 bills into law including possibility for banning elective abortions
February 22, 2020 – Utah bill t o expand statute of limitations for sex with a minor clears first hurdle | Katie McKellar
VERMONT
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April 1, 2021 – Former residents of St. Joseph’s Orphanage recount horrific abuse, want day in court | Alan J. Keays
December 16, 2020 – Orphanage survivors want state to repeal time limit for filing lawsuits | Kevin O’Connor
VIRGINIA
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February 10, 2022 – Senate advances bill to increase time to report sex offenses | legacynewspaper
August 10, 2020 – Virginia congresswoman proposes reform of law on child sex abuse | Kerri O’Brien
January 24, 2020 – VA bill would extend statute of limitations for childhood sexual abuse survivors | Kelly Avellino
December 11, 2019 – Virginia Decision in Chid Sexual Abuse Case Opens the Door for Other Victims to File Suits Against Third Parties | Eric T. Chaffin
WASHINGTON
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WEST VIRGINIA
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April 12, 2020 – West Virginnia Enacts Modest Child Sex Abuse Reform | Joseph Saunders
WISCONSIN
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February 18,2022 – Another Set of Senator Jacque Penned Bills Clear Senate | Ryan Brahm
February 15, 2022 – Sen. Jacque: Bills fighting sex crimes clear Senate | Wispolitics
August 10, 2021 – With two cases in Brown County and 100 statewide, Wisconsin clergy abuse review shows power of independent inquiry | Natalie Eilbert
May 27, 2020 – Here’s what you need to know about the Child Victims Act, a proposed bill to allow survivors to pursue justice after sexual abuse | Laura Schulte
WYOMING
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February 14, 2020 – Wyoming Senate Kills Bill Proposing Increases to Statute of Limitations for Abuse Victims | Ellen Fike
February 7, 2020 – Bill Seeks to Raise Statute of Limitations for Child Sex Abuse Civil Action | Jeff Victor
TERRITORIES
AMERICAN SAMOA
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GUAM
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October 21, 2019 – Guam Clergy Sex Abuse Survivors May Recieve Payments in 2020
NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS
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WASHINGTON DC
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February 3, 2021: Man Sentenced for Advertising Videos and Images of Children Being Sexually Abused | DOJ
