Three States Consider Opening Statute of Limitations for Sex Abuse Victims
State Legislators in Maryland, Colorado, and Wisconsin are considering new legislation that would allow victims of sexual abuse to confront their abusers in civil court. The new proposals would provide victims a window to bring their claims in a court of law. Of course, institutions such as the Catholic Church are vigorously opposing the measures, arguing that the new laws would be unfair to them. However, state legislators are recognizing that the old laws unfairly deny victims an opportunity to seek justice because of the unique nature of the injuries they sustained as children.