The Maryland House Judiciary Committee heard public comments on two bills that would alter the present statute of limitations laws concerning sexual abuse. One bill, sponsored by Pauline A. Menes, would allow victims to file a civil claim until they reached the age of 42. The other bill would open a two year window during which survivors of child sexual abuse could file lawsuits against the perpetrators.
Of course, the Maryland Catholic bishops oppose both bills.
I urge any survivors of sexual abuse, especially those abused in Maryland, to contact Maryland state legislators and ask them to give these bills a favorable hearing.