ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota House lawmakers on Tuesday voted overwhelmingly in favor of a bill that would allow victims of child sexual abuse more time to sue abusers and institutions that failed to protect them.
The final tally – 115 votes in favor and seven opposed – came as a surprise to the bill’s author, Rep. Steve Simon, DFL-Hopkins.
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Legislation such as Child Victims Acts often focuses on extending or eliminating statutes of limitations so survivors have more time to come forward and pursue legal action. Law reforms like these have been passed in several states to allow survivors who were previously unable to file claims to seek justice and hold institutions accountable.