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Bill would lift assault-suit limits

MADISON -- A state lawmaker is trying again to clear the way for civil lawsuits against child molesters.
Sen. Julie Lassa, D-Stevens Point, announced Tuesday she has introduced a bill that would eliminate the statute of limitations on such suits.

Wisconsin law allows people to bring civil lawsuits against anyone who sexually abused them as a child until the victim turns 35. The bill's supporters argue the age cut-off is arbitrary and people often take decades to muster the courage to go after their abusers in court.

Opponents counter the bill is about generating money for victims' attorneys.

Lassa has introduced similar proposals in the past two legislative sessions. Republicans control both houses of the Legislature, making passage unlikely.

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New child abuse bill introduced

By Mike Joyce - email

 

Eau Claire (WQOW)-  In light of the Penn State abuse scandal, a Wisconsin lawmaker is hoping her peers will approve new legislation. 

Today, Senator Julie Lassa introduced a bill that would eliminate the statute of limitations on civil lawsuits against child molesters.  Right now, state law allows people to bring those lawsuits against anyone who sexually abused them as a child until the victim turns 35.

Supporters of the bill say people often take decades to build the courage and strength to come forward.  They say that age cutoff is arbitrary.  Opponents say the bill is about making money for victims' attorneys.

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