Bill Stalls as Survivors Await Justice | Dover News

A landmark bill to reopen civil claims for child sex abuse victims predating 2007 has stalled after Senate amendments gutted its core purpose—capping damages at $500K and adding burdensome requirements that critics say would delay justice for survivors. The bill’s sponsor pulled it from consideration, calling the changes unacceptable, while advocates warn trauma doesn’t obey legal deadlines. Though the Senate passed a watered-down version, the House rejected it outright, prompting the sponsor to vow to reintroduce the bill next session to ensure survivors get the justice they’ve waited decades for. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7a4171bf36b5c3db