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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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PRESENTED BY:

Jennifer Balinsky Armini and Natalie M. Higgins

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To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General
Court assembled:

The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the adoption of the accompanying bill:

An Act relative to the charitable immunity cap for cases involving sexual abuse.

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PETITION OF:

 

Name:

District/Address:

Date Added:

Jennifer Balinsky Armini

8th Essex

1/16/2025

Jane Roe #1

 

1/16/2025

Natalie M. Higgins

4th Worcester

1/16/2025


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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

 

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In the One Hundred and Ninety-Fourth General Court
(2025-2026)

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An Act relative to the charitable immunity cap for cases involving sexual abuse.

 

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
 

Section 85K of chapter 231 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding the following paragraph:-

              Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, the limitations on liability provided by this section shall not apply to any cause or action arising out of the sexual abuse.