An Act relative to the charitable immunity cap for cases involving sexual abuse
This bill amends Massachusetts law to remove charitable immunity protections for cases involving sexual abuse. It directly affects victims seeking legal recourse against charitable organizations by ensuring they can pursue claims without being blocked by liability caps. The key provision adds a specific exception to Section 85K of the General Laws, stating that immunity limitations do not apply to causes of action arising from sexual abuse. This change creates a clear legal pathway for survivors to hold charitable entities accountable in such cases.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025
Last action Oct 20, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on The Judiciary
lower
0 primary · 8 co-sponsors
Sponsors
No sponsor information available.
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