The bill eliminates time constraints for survivors to file civil claims related to sex abuse crimes against minors, including forced labor, sex trafficking, sexual abuse and sexual exploitation of children.
Previously, minors who survived such abuse were able to file federal claims until they reached the age of 28 or until a decade after the violation or injury was discovered.
Here is the kicker
The bill was initially introduced by Sens. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and co-sponsored by Sens. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), John Cornyn (R-Texas) and Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.).
Maybe to help pay for therapy and counseling. Abused children have to come to terms with the abuse at some point and it really takes a lot of time, effort and money to deal with the aftermath. Healing can be a very long and complicated journey.
Sauce: https://archive.ph/iguP4
Direct link: https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/3647958-biden-signs-bill-eliminating-civil-statute-of-limitations-for-child-sex-abuse-victims/
Here is the kicker
Marsha Blackburn??? I am shocked.
why?
Maybe to help pay for therapy and counseling. Abused children have to come to terms with the abuse at some point and it really takes a lot of time, effort and money to deal with the aftermath. Healing can be a very long and complicated journey.