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Previously Introduced Legislation
Passed in 2013:
Minnesota Child Victims Act
Great editorial for MN SOL reform!
/in Minnesota /by SOL ReformAdvocates for the sexually abused say it takes years, often decades, for people to overcome the shame they feel and to summon the strength to come forward and talk about what happened to them when they were children. By that time, it’s often too late. Minnesota’s civil statutes require child sex-abuse lawsuits to be filed […]
Remove limit on child sex abuse in MN
/in Minnesota /by SOL ReformMost state lawbooks contain statutes of limitations, setting limits on how much time can pass before states can no longer charge a person with a crime, or a person can no longer file a civil suit. After three years, or seven years, or whatever, form some offenses it’s time to move on. There are exemptions, […]
MN House Bill read for 2nd time!
/in Minnesota /by SOL ReformHF 681 was read for the second time, and amended at the Minnesota House of Representatives (Source: Journal of the House) H. F. No. 681, A bill for an act relating to civil actions; changing the limitation period for civil actions involving sexual abuse; amending Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 541.073. Reported the same back with the following amendments: Page 1, line […]
Shattuck case becomes focal point in bill to aid sexual abuse victims
/in Minnesota /by SOL ReformMadeleine Baran of MPR links the Shattuck sex abuse case with legislation moving in St. Paul: “The child sexual abuse allegations involving a Shattuck-St. Mary’s teacher have become a focal point for state lawmakers backing a bill that would make it easier for victims of past abuse to file lawsuits against institutions that failed to protect them. […]
03/06/13: Testimony on Minnesota Senate Bill 534 and House Bill 681
/in Minnesota, Testimony: Minnesota /by SOL ReformRE: Hearing on Minnesota Senate Bill 534 and House Bill 681, Sexual abuse civil actions limitation period modification (Wednesday, March 6, 2013 – 8:15AM)
Victims Of Child Abuse Fight To Change MN’s Statute Of Limitations
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03/06/13: Testimony on Minnesota Senate Bill 534 and House Bill 681
/in Minnesota, Testimony: Minnesota /by SOL ReformRE: Hearing on Minnesota Senate Bill 534 and House Bill 681, Sexual abuse civil actions limitation period modification (Wednesday, March 6, 2013 – 8:15AM)