Politics & Government
Legislature Approves Minnesota Child Victims Act
The bill was sponsored by District 46 legislators.
The Minnesota Child Victims Act sponsored by District 46 legislators is just a signature away from becoming law.
The Senate approved the conference committee report on the bill 57-0 Friday, and the House signed off on the amended bill 123-3 the same day. The act now only awaits Gov. Mark Dayton’s approval.
The Minnesota State Supreme Court has interpreted existing state law to mean that the statute of limitations on civil sexual abuse lawsuits closes by the time the plaintiff turns 24 years old. The Child Victims Act would remove the statute of limitations for civil lawsuits stemming from sexual abuse going forward. Victims would also be able to sue schools, churches or any other group that they accuse of failing to protect them.
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Sen. Ron Latz (DFL-District 46) and Rep. Steve Simon (DFL-District 46B) are the chief sponsors of the legislation. Rep. Ryan Winkler (DFL-District 46A) is also a sponsor of the bill. District 46 includes Golden Valley, Hopkins, Plymouth and St. Louis Park.
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